Bernabéu to honour Cucurella, with Oyarzabal also recognised | OneFootball

The Bernabéu will honour Marc Cucurella on Wednesday after Spain’s World Cup triumph on 19 July in New York, with Mikel Oyarzabal also recognised before Real Madrid face Real Sociedad.

According to AS, the Spanish federation is coordinating tributes across league venues hosting newly crowned champions this matchday. Madrid completed Cucurella’s move from Chelsea before the tournament for €55 million.

The club plan to show their appreciation for Cucurella’s role. He started every game and was among Spain’s standouts as the team lifted the trophy. Luis de la Fuente is expected in the directors’ box, as at the Metropolitano and San Mamés.

The trophy will be displayed on a plinth before kick-off, and from the centre circle Cucurella, as the home hero, and Oyarzabal will receive the crowd’s thanks.

The last Bernabéu homage to world champions came in 2010, when Madrid’s contingent included Iker Casillas, Álvaro Arbeloa, Raúl Albiol, Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso.

The night also brings a reunion with Mou 13 years on, and a first home welcome for the six summer signings. Alongside Cucu, the crowd will greet Dumfries, Konaté, Bernardo Silva, Diomande and Carlos Espí, whose strike at Cornellà has already endeared him to the fans.

After the game with Real Sociedad, the public address system will play the club’s traditional anthem, the mocitas madrileñas hymn.

Source: AS

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