Luka Modric and Carlo Ancelotti have cemented their inheritance as Real Madrid Icons in the 2000s play important roles in one of the most successful times in club history. With both the player and the manager to resign, Modric and Ancelotti delivered cordial farewell messages to Santiago Bernabeu faithful.
The The league strike Real Sociedad Do not be significant when it comes to title implications, but it marked the emotional goodbye for two club legends. In front of a packed Bernabeu, Both Ancelotti and Modric were serenaded by fans throughout the match.
In the 37th minute, when Madrid was awarded a penalty, the song erupted over the stadium and urged Kylical Mbappe To let Modric take it. However, With the golden luggage still on the line the French striker rose up and converted the spot park. Modric showed no Harsel – Joining in the celebration with a smile.
Late in the match, in the 87th minute, Ancelotti Subbed Modric off and gave the fans a last chance to applaud the Croatian Maestro. When he left the pitch, both Real Madrid and Real Sociedad formed an honorary guard. At the end of the corridor, Modric was greeted by long midfield partner Toni Kroos– Marking a symbolic moment for goodbye.
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After the 2-0 victory, Ancelotti took the microphone in the midfield to deliver an emotional goodbye: “Good afternoon. You shouldn’t believe it’s so easy to talk today. It has been an honor, it has been a pleasure to train this club, this team. First, I would like to thank my dear president, Florentino (Perez). It has been fantastic – thanks for these moments.
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“It has been extraordinary to experience this with you, it has been an unforgettable story because no one can forget Karim’s three goals against PSG, no one can forget Rodryros two against City or Lukas assistant. And no one can forget Joselus two goals. And I also can’t forget every day I have spent here. And i’m going to end with: slippery madrid y nada más (Slippery Madrid and nothing else). I love you all very much“Ended Ancelotti.
Luka Modric’s farewell message to Bernabeu
After Ancelotti, Modric took the center to address the fans one last time: “The moment I never wanted to come has come, but it has been a long and wonderful journey. First, I would like to thank the club, President Florentino Perez. I want to thank all the coaches all these years, the teammates who were with me and the people who helped me. Thank you from my heart.
“To my family too – without them it would have been impossible. We have won a lot, we have had wonderful moments, many trophies here, but the greatest trophy I have won is the love you have given me all these years. There are no words to thank you for everything you have given me. I want to share a phrase that I saw and really liked: Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. Slippery madrid y nada más“Modric ended, filled with emotions.
Both Ancelotti and Modric are expected to share roads with the club in the coming weeks –Ancelotti will take over as Brasil’s national team coachwhile Modric will remain with the team through 2025 FIFA Club World Cup before he officially resigns in July. For Real Madrid fans, Sunday’s tribute served as a proper broadcast to two of the most influential figures in the club’s modern history.
