Ancelotti in tears, 🫂 Modric-Kroos and Vazquez 👋: an ERA ends at Real 🔚 | OneFootball

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It was a day full of emotions at Real Madrid's home. The Blancos faithful bid farewell to Carlo Ancelotti and Luka Modric for the last time. A piece of history is leaving, and holding back tears was truly impossible.

Mbappé joined the celebration by taking down Real Sociedad and reaching 31 goals in the league, but the spotlight—of course—belonged to the two Merengue legends. From start to finish, the Bernabeu wrapped around them in a collective embrace.

🏟️ The Bernabeu Thanks Ancelotti and Modric

"Thank you Carletto" and "Thank you legend" were the choreographies that welcomed the teams onto the pitch before kickoff. A simple but meaningful tribute, which was joined by Modric’s jersey depicted on the field and deeply moved Ancelotti.

🏆 The Record Numbers of the Two Legends

These are unforgettable images, bearing witness to the greatness of two heroes who have written the most beautiful pages in Real Madrid’s history. The Croatian midfielder, who arrived in the summer of 2012 from Tottenham, won everything at Real Madrid: 13 seasons marked by 28 trophies and a Ballon d’Or. His role was fundamental to the club’s successes. The fans know it.

Just as crucial was Carlo Ancelotti, who, after saying goodbye to Spain in 2015, returned to the rescue in 2021 and brought the Blancos back to the top of the world. The 15 titles he won made him the most successful coach in Real Madrid’s history, and time will never erase that.

🙌 All the Humility of Lucas Vazquez

Ancelotti and Modric took center stage, but the match against Real Sociedad was also the last at the Bernabeu for Lucas Vazquez. The Spanish player, whose contract expires at the end of June, will say goodbye to Real Madrid after 15 years together. An eternity that will come to an end after the Club World Cup.

🔚 Modric Moves the Bernabeu

Family in tears, pasillo de honor, and an embrace with former teammate Toni Kroos. The entire Bernabeu rises to its feet for its champions. To repeat Ancelotti’s words: "An era has ended". We're not crying, it’s just Real Madrid’s history getting in our eye.