- Mbappé’s brace seals win as Madrid bids farewell to two legends.
- Emotional tributes for Ancelotti and Modrić at the Bernabéu.
- Madrid’s win marks Mbappé milestone and end of an era.
It was a night that no one will forget at the Santiago Bernabéu not just for the football, but for the wave of emotion that swept through every corner of the ground.
Real Madrid saw off Real Sociedad 2–0 courtesy of two strikes from Kylian Mbappé.
Yet the real headline wasn’t the scoreline; it was the heartfelt farewells paid to two club icons: manager Carlo Ancelotti and midfield wizard Luka Modrić.
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Mbappé’s Twin Strikes in Commanding Display
Right from kickoff, Madrid pressed with purpose, determined to end the season on a high.
Their persistence paid off just before half-time when a handball by Pablo Marín was flagged up by VAR.
Mbappé calmly stepped up but Unai Marrero guessed correctly, saving the initial spot-kick.
The French forward, however, was quicker than anyone to react, tapping home the rebound to notch his 30th league goal of the campaign.
With Madrid still dominant late on, Vinícius Júnior threaded a perfect pass in the 83rd minute.
Mbappé was on hand to guide the ball into the net, not only sealing the victory but also leapfrogging Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyökeres in the race for the European Golden Shoe.
A Fitting Farewell for Ancelotti
For Carlo Ancelotti, this wasn’t just another fixture.
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The Italian coach—already the club’s most decorated manager with 15 trophies oversaw his final home game at the Bernabéu.
Having confirmed he’ll soon take charge of Brazil’s national team, Ancelotti was given a proper send-off: banners bearing his name, chants echoing around the stadium, and a post-match ceremony celebrating his cool, trophy-laden reign.
Modrić’s Tearful Exit
Luka Modrić, whose 13-year spell at Madrid brought 28 trophies, also bowed out in style.
When he was substituted in the 85th minute, the crowd rose as one, and his team-mates formed a guard of honour.
After the final whistle, Modrić paused to thank the club, the fans and his family, leaving everyone moved by his parting words:
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
Season’s Close and One More Objective
Despite the win, Madrid finished second in La Liga, behind fierce rivals Barcelona.
Yet there’s still one more chance to lift silverware this season.
All eyes now turn to the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, where Los Blancos will aim to cap off the campaign with a final triumph and give their departing legends a fitting farewell.
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