Perez in tears and Vazquez’s goodbye – Three moments you might have missed from Real Madrid’s farewell night | OneFootball

Last night’s clash against Real Sociedad was not just another football match, as it was a night filled with emotion, goodbyes, and moments that Real Madrid fans will remember forever.

The Santiago Bernabeu, packed to the rafters, became a stage for one final tribute to two club legends: Carlo Ancelotti and Luka Modric.

While many fans had long suspected this day was coming, it did not make it any easier to accept. What made the night even more touching was the fact that both men would have stayed longer if the choice had been in their hands.

While most of the attention was on Modric and Ancelotti, several powerful moments unfolded behind the scenes. Some of them may have gone unnoticed, but for the loyal fans at the Bernabéu, these quiet scenes hit just as hard.

Vazquez and Vallejo share their quiet goodbyes

Among the many emotional scenes at the stadium, two players also bid farewell — Lucas Vazquez and Jesus Vallejo. Their departures might not have been headline material, but for the fans and teammates, they mattered deeply.

Vazquez left the field in the 75th minute, fighting back tears as he hugged each of his teammates. He received a standing ovation from the crowd, who understood this was a goodbye.

Though he was not the centre of attention, his years of loyal service to the club did not go unnoticed.

Vallejo, meanwhile, got a brief moment on the pitch. Ancelotti made sure he came off the bench so that he, too, could receive a warm round of applause from the supporters.

Ancelotti’s emotional speech moves the stadium to tears

After the match, the spotlight returned to Ancelotti, who addressed the fans with a heartfelt speech that brought many, including himself, to tears.

Two large tifos hung in the stands — one reading “Thank you, legend” (addressed to Modric) and another saying “Thank you, Carletto.”

The crowd chanted the names of those departing, turning the night into a celebration of everything they had given to the club.

Standing on the pitch at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Italian coach struggled to find the right words, clearly overwhelmed by the moment.

“Good afternoon. Don’t think it’s so easy to speak today,” he said, visibly moved. “It’s been an honour, a pleasure to coach this club, this team.

“I want to thank my dear president, Florentino Pérez. It’s been fantastic. Thank you for these moments.”

At one point, Real Madrid were showing Ancelotti’s best moments on the bog screen and emotions ran high, so much so that the Mister could not hold back his tears.

Perez reduced to tears

As he finished, the camera turned to the VIP box and there was Florentino Perez, wiping away tears.

It is rare to see the Real Madrid president show such emotion, but this was no ordinary night. It was a farewell to two figures who helped define an era.

This final tribute proved one thing that while trophies and titles are celebrated, it is the people behind them who leave the deepest marks.

Ancelotti and Modric might be stepping away from the Bernabeu spotlight, but their legacy will stay in Madrid forever.