The celebration of Real Madrid for the conquest of their 36th Spanish league title had a special moment of recognition for the Brazilian star Vinicius Junior, this Sunday, May 12.
The forward was cheered by the crowd, being acclaimed as the future winner of the Ballon d’Or. The official celebration took place at the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid and gathered thousands of fans of the club.
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- The squad and the technical staff of the team went to the Plaza de Cibeles to participate in the celebration, after intense days with the early conquest of the title and the qualification for another Champions League final;
- Among the vibrant and emotional scenes, the tribute to Vinicius Junior stood out, who received the affection and recognition of the fans, who chanted songs in his honor, calling him “Ballon d’Or”.
- The celebration began at the club’s training center, where the players were officially awarded the LaLiga trophy by the Royal Spanish Football Federation;
- Then, the delegation went to the headquarters of the Community of Madrid and the City Hall, where they were received with honors by the local authorities.
Expected and much celebrated title
But it was at the Plaza de Cibeles that the true celebration took place. The players, dressed in special shirts for the occasion, were welcomed with enthusiasm by the fans, who filled the place to express their support and gratitude.
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And among the various memorable moments, the tribute to Vinicius Junior was certainly one of the most emotional, demonstrating the affection and admiration of the fans for the talent of the young Brazilian player.
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