Real Madrid Confidencial Ancelotti and Modric's final embrace ends in ovation, Bernabéu on its feet
Coach and player were bid farewell by all of Bernabéu on a very special afternoon
Santiago Bernabéu starred in one of the most emotional days in its recent history. It wasn't about a final, a title, or a memorable comeback, but a much deeper moment. The farewell of two true legends in the best possible setting.
Luka Modric and Carlo Ancelotti bid farewell to the white stadium in a tribute full of emotion and respect.Real Madrid, in its role as the perfect host, prepared an event full of affection and recognition that moved everyone present.
A tribute in which Florentino Pérez was also seen very emotional.Real Madrid's president couldn't hold back tears at the words of both icons. Everything was too special.
The most emotional farewell
The emotion erupted when, five minutes before the end, Luka Modric was replaced. The entire Santiago Bernabéu rose in a standing ovation. Emotional, the Croatian walked through a guard of honor formed by all the players on the field, including those from Real Sociedad.
At the end of the path awaited Toni Kroos, his inseparable companion, in a surprise appearance. They embraced in a hug that represented much more than a farewell: it was the symbolic closure of an unforgettable era.
The final touch to an unforgettable moment
The perfect culmination came with the lap of honor. Luka Modrić, surrounded by his family, walked across the Bernabéu field under a deafening ovation, kissing the badge. The Croatian emotionally greeted every corner of that stadium that was his home for over a decade.
Beside him, Ancelotti shared the moment, and both were lifted to the sky by their players, celebrated as what they are: two legends.
This tribute also closed an outstanding account for the club: showing that, beyond the demands and competitiveness, Real Madrid also knows how to say goodbye with greatness. It was an afternoon of no importance in sports, but loaded with deep symbolism.
Bernabéu cried, smiled, and celebrated. Because what was experienced with Luka Modrić and Carlo Ancelotti was much more than soccer: it was legacy.
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