[3][4] "Karnaval" garnered generally positive reviews from Aussievision with critics praising its "catchy" and "well-constructed" pop sound.

[4] Dale describes it as a "blend of a World Cup anthem" and a "beach club hit", noting that while it lacks a "distinct Albanian edge", it remains "high-quality" and "fun".

[4] Craig acknowledges the song's "punchiness" and "strong" production, highlighting the effective fusion of Albanian and Spanish elements, and predicts it will perform well in the competition.

[4] The national broadcaster of Albania, Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH), will organise the 63rd edition of Festivali i Këngës to determine the country's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland.

[7][8] To introduce her entry "Karnaval", a promotional video was published on RTSH's official YouTube channel on 6 December as a preview of the song in the context of the contest.