Real Madrid fulfilled their pledge to return in June with the Champions League trophy after celebrating the Spanish title with thousands of supporters in May.
The victorious players celebrated at various spots in the city on Sunday, concluding their festivities at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
Kylian Mbappe’s expected signing with Paris Saint-Germain is anticipated to prolong the celebrations.
“Vinicius, Ballon d’Or” chants resonated among fans after the Brazilian scored Madrid’s second goal in the final.
Dani Carvajal scored the opener, marking his first Champions League goal in eight seasons.
The team, led by president Florentino Perez, visited the city’s Almudena cathedral and the Madrid regional government’s headquarters to share their triumph.
Madrid captain Nacho expressed gratitude for the club’s 15th European title and hoped for more successes in the future.
Nacho, Carvajal, Toni Kroos, and Luka Modric clinched their sixth Champions League victory, equaling an all-time record.
Kroos received special acknowledgment for his decade-long tenure at Madrid, assisting Carvajal’s winning goal in his final match.
Fans gathered in Puerta del Sol to celebrate the victory, where Carvajal thanked them and Kroos bid farewell.
Madrid president Perez expressed ambitions for further success, hinting at the imminent signing of Mbappe.
Madrid is poised to announce Mbappe’s signing next week, as the French forward prepares to join after seven years at PSG.
Supporters eagerly await Mbappe’s arrival, considering him a natural fit for Madrid’s legacy in the Champions League.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti, who secured his fifth Champions League title, celebrated alongside the team, cementing another memorable moment in Madrid’s history.
