"Mbappe arrived at Real Madrid making an effort that many would not even imagine"

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez praised the club's moment of success, saying it is "facing one of the most important winning cycles" in its history based on a "mix of the best in the world at their position and emerging talent". "It has been another historic year for Real Madrid. We can assure you that we are facing one of the most important winning cycles in our history; football will forever remember what we have achieved. We have won six Champions League titles in ten years.

"We have once again witnessed magical nights, where the Santiago Bernabeu becomes the territory of the impossible, with the conviction, right up to the last minute, that Real Madrid are going to achieve it," he said during the Real Madrid General Assembly.

"For all of us, the 15th Champions League title is a symbol of what Real Madrid means in the world. Without the European Cup, world football would not be understood. We are living in a golden era. The legend of Real Madrid has grown in recent years thanks to the sacrifices made by this club during the pandemic, post-pandemic and international conflicts. We continue to work to make Real Madrid a model of management and success," he said.

"To continue winning, we have brought in players who are destined to continue to fuel the hopes of all Madridistas. The arrival of Mbappe was one of the great footballing events that will always be remembered. On 16th July, we had a historic presentation. Mbappe arrived at Real Madrid making an effort that many can't even imagine," he concluded.