Real Madrid first went to the Almudena Church and presented the championship to the saint of the city during the trophy celebrations that lasted more than 6 hours.
Although Spain is a secular state, the 20th century tradition of champion teams to attribute their trophies to the saints of the city where they are located continues today, while the Real Madrid convoy, who came to the church in a suit, was welcomed by Madrid Archbishop Carlos Osoro.
Real Madrid players, technical committee and managers went to the Madrid Autonomous Administration government building in Sol Square, where the inscription “Congratulations, champion” hangs on the balcony, and then to the Municipality of Madrid, respectively.
Another stop of the football players walking around the city center with an open-top bus was Cibeles Square, where they go to every cup celebration.
The football players, which were filled by nearly 200 thousand fans, were greeted with cheers of “champion, champion”.
While the players of the lilac and white team celebrated the cup with the fans enthusiastically and accompanied by music, captain Marcelo hung the club’s scarf and flag on the Cibeles monument, as in every cup.
French striker Karim Benzema and Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois were among the players that the fans supported the most.
The Real Madrid team then went to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the last stop of the celebrations, by open-top bus.
60 thousand fans were taken to the stands with tickets sold for 5 euros per person for the cup celebrations.
Celebrations continued here with fireworks and music.
PRESIDENT PEREZ TARGETS THE 15TH CUP
On the other hand, Real Madrid Club President Florentino Perez, in his speech during the celebrations, said, “Real Madrid continued to make history. The 14th Champions League trophy and 35th league championship trophies are here. This trophy was won against a friendly and legendary team, Liverpool. “It was won and will be remembered as one of the greatest matches in the history of the Champions League. We won this trophy by believing and winning against the 4 biggest clubs in Europe.” said.
“Now it’s time for the 15th Champions League trophy.” Perez said, “This club has no owner. Its owner is the people, and I would like to express my gratitude to them, to the football players who are part of this history, to our captain Marcelo, who is the football player who has won the most trophies in our history. One of the names that symbolizes Real Madrid, Ancelotti won this trophy 4 times. The only coach to win the title and win the title in Europe’s 5 biggest leagues.” he said.
One of the players, Marcelo, said: “We are living an incredible moment and it is very exciting. I am very happy to experience it.” Then, Eder Militao said, “This happiness has no price.”
Eden Hazard added: “I’ve been here for 3 years and I’ll give my all for you next season.” made the statement.