The trophy was presented by Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Pedro Rocha to Real Madrid players, coach Carlo Ancelotti and president Florentino Perez in a closed ceremony at the Valdebebas training ground on May 12.
They then boarded an open-top bus together to visit Madrid’s headquarters in Puerta del Sol, then strolled around the city center and city hall, before arriving at nearby Cibeles square, where thousands of people joined the group. thousands of fans.
Captain Nacho Fernandez told Real Madrid TV: “We had to go to Cibeles, because we won a very difficult championship. We are very happy. You have to enjoy this moment because you never know when I’ll win another one. The atmosphere at Cibeles gives us goosebumps. I’ve been dreaming about this all year.”
“We’ve had a spectacular season. We’ve had difficulties, a lot of injuries, but to win the championship so early and with this lead says a lot about this team. The important thing is have to celebrate with the fans,” midfielder Toni Kroos emotionally shared.
Madrid’s title was confirmed last weekend when they beat Cadiz 3-0, followed by Girona’s 4-2 win over Barcelona. That result helped Madrid be crowned champion 4 rounds early. This is the club’s 36th championship, a record in Spanish football.
They will have the chance to add another trophy to their collection next month when they face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium in London on June 2.
“This is a special championship for Real Madrid, because we won it with the values of a team. Everything we did was thanks to effort, hard work, humility… The team This guy overcame a lot of adversity, with a lot of injuries, and they overcame it.
The 36th championship is “a title that overcomes difficulties”. History forces us to keep winning and the other day we had another magical night at the Bernabeu. In the near future, we will devote everything to win the 15th European Cup,” said president Florentino Perez.