[Spot-time] Magic Di An Shuai s tears of farewell to the Bernabeu, an era officially ended

Sports Weekly All-Media Special Reporter Wu Haoyu from Bernabeu

When the final whistle between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad sounded, no one left the Bernabeu at the scene. Everyone knew that next was the "main film" of the Bernabeu this day. During the halftime break, the Bernabeu live broadcast kept reminding fans: "After today's game, there will be a ceremony to pay tribute to Ancelotti and Modric." The final whistle sounded, and the farewell time officially arrived. The scene shot was first given to the referee team. This game was the last game called by referee Melero Lopez before retirement. The referee, who has been enforcing the law in La Liga for 11 years, will officially whistle after this game.

Along with the cheers of fans on the scene, the Bernabeu screen began to play unforgettable moments during Ancelotti's coaching Real Madrid: in the 2014 Lisbon Champions League final, Anshuai helped Real Madrid win the 10th Champions League trophy in the history of the team; in 2022, Real Madrid achieved magical reversals in the Champions League, eliminating Paris, Chelsea, and Manchester City, defeating Liverpool in the final to win the 14th championship in the history of the team; in 2024, Real Madrid won the 15th Champions League in the history of the team, and became the coach with the largest number of championship trophys in the history of the Real Madrid team.

Amid the continuous shouts of "Caletto (Ancelotti's nickname), Caleto" by the fans on the scene, Ancelotti walked to the center of the stadium and began his last speech at the Bernabeu. "Good afternoon everyone." An Shuai's voice was obviously choked, and tears couldn't stop it from flowing. "It's not easy to speak here today. It's my honor to be able to coach this club. I especially want to thank Chairman Florentino Perez for these moments you brought to us."

Then, An Shuai talked about his second unforgettable moments during his second coaching of Real Madrid as if he was aware of: "No one will forget Benzema's hat-trick against Paris, no one will forget Rodrigo's two goals against Manchester City, no one will forget Modric's assist Rodrigo (breaking the Chelsea goal), and no one will forget Joseru's two goals against Bayern. I can't forget every day here either." There were once again applause from the scene. These unforgettable moments brought by Ancelotti will be remembered forever by the Bernabeu.

"In the end, I want to end my speech with the slogan 'Forward Madrid', I love each of you." Ancelotti ended his farewell speech with a smile. At this time, the camera was given to Florentino on the rostrum. The Real Madrid chairman, who had experienced strong storms, was also burst into tears at this moment. In 2015, Ancelotti ended Real Madrid's first term as head coach after a season where all four were gone. Who would have thought that in a few years, An would be able to return to Real Madrid to create a new era and win the grandest farewell ceremony at the Bernabeu with countless glorious moments.

"Smile, because you once had it"

The screen of the Bernabeu then began to play Modric's tribute video, and another classic moment came into view: officially becoming a member of Real Madrid in the summer of 2012; a fatal corner kick in the 2014 Lisbon Champions League final; a return pass near the bottom line of the 2017 Champions League final assisted Ronaldo to score; an external instep assisted Rodrigo to score in 2022... From the No. 19 jersey to the later No. 10, from the "parallel goods" of joining the first season to becoming the pillar of Real Madrid's midfield, to the success of 2018, entering the Golden Globe Awards, and to the fact that he has grown old and firm in recent years, the story of the Magic Flute at the Bernabeu is finally coming to an end.

Amid another applause throughout the audience, the Croatian veteran slowly walked onto the Bernabeu lawn and took the microphone, starting his speech in his Spanish with an Eastern European accent: "I never want the moment to come, but it's still here. It's a long journey. Thanks to the club and chairman Florentino, to every coach at Real Madrid and all my teammates, to everyone who helped me along the way, and to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart." Modric's eyes were always filled with tears, and his voice was choked for a while.

"Thanks to my family, it's been difficult all the way. I have experienced many wonderful moments, but the greatest trophy is the love you gave me." Modric said emotionally, "I want to thank you for giving me. Now I just want to share a sentence I have seen. I like this sentence very much: 'Don't cry because of the end, smile because I once had it.' Go forward, Madrid! That's all I want to say."

Modric's speech ended, and the fans at the scene applause, and the song "Modric, Mr. Golden Ball" was sung by fans again after many years. The most grand curtain call and the most touching farewell ceremony, Luca Modric deserves these. His departure also marks the official end of Real Madrid's glorious era in the past decade. Only Kavajal is the only player left in Real Madrid who has experienced the glorious era of 5 years and 4 championships in the Champions League. In the end, Modric and his family made a wish to win the Club World Cup, Modric and his family stepped on the Bernabeu turf again, and walked around the field to thank all the fans. The fans on the scene gradually dispersed, and the reporters also left the media stand and transferred to the mixed interview area and the press room. Just as everyone was waiting for Ancelotti to hold the last post-match press conference of Real Madrid's coaching career and Modric's last post-match interview at the Bernabeu, the staff suddenly announced that there would be no press conference and any mixed interview areas after the game, and all the reporters had to disperse helplessly. If you think about it carefully, the two protagonists may have left all their words to say in the farewell ceremony speech, and it is indeed not very meaningful to hold a press conference.

Although he did not attend the post-match press conference, An Shuai and Magic Di still accepted an interview with Real Madrid TV after the ceremony. "Today is my most emotional day, I won't be so excited even if I win the Champions League championship.. "Ancelotti said, "I have always had a very close relationship with the club, and the same goes for the players. Real Madrid is my home, the club is like a big family, and the time I spent here is very wonderful. "It is reported that when An Shuai was confirmed to leave Real Madrid, many staff at the training base shed tears, and they were very reluctant to leave the gentle meritorious coach.

Modric said in an interview: "If I could end my career at Real Madrid with a championship, it would be better. "Magic Die officially bid farewell to the Bernabeu, but the story between him and Real Madrid has not yet ended. He will represent the team in the Club World Cup next month. If he can end with the championship trophy, Moxion's Real Madrid career will leave no regrets.