Ancelotti's dream is...to dance with Camavinga!

If anything defines Real Madrid it is a relentless hunger for silverware and that remained clear even as they celebrated their 36th La Liga title triumph on Sunday. 'Los Blancos' players partied with fans at their traditional location outside the city's Cibeles palace but the upcoming Champions League final remained in focus.

The record 14-time European champions face Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on June 1 and various players said they hoped they could return to celebrate again after the final.

The team presented the trophy at the Madrid town hall, to mayor Jose Luis Martinez Almeida - an Atletico Madrid supporter. The last stop was Plaza Cibeles, where thousands of fans were waiting as Madrid arrived on an open-top bus.

"I am very happy to share this with the fans, who will give us the energy to win the Champions League," said forward Vinicius Junior. That is what Madrid fans and players are already dreaming of, although Ancelotti had another, more urgent ambition.

"I have a dream," said the adored Italian coach. "I want to dance with Eduardo Camavinga." The French midfielder obliged and soon the squad followed them in a conga line as the music played on under the Madrid sun.

 

May 12, 2024