As we strategy the tip of 2025, Actual Madrid performed a particular coaching session as we speak the place the first-team gamers had been greeted by followers and youngsters on the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium.
It was the penultimate coaching of the 12 months for Los Blancos, who will kickstart the brand new 12 months with a house recreation in opposition to Actual Betis on January 4.
Commercial
Talking to after the coaching session, the first-team gamers despatched their remaining message to followers to shut out 2025.
Actual Madrid gamers’ remaining message for 2025
Vinicius Jr. was one of many first to talk, with the Brazilian highlighting Actual Madrid’s struggles in 2025.
“This present day will get extra particular yearly,” he stated. “We all know we now have to enhance. I’m nonetheless studying loads from this membership and these followers. We’ve little doubt we’re going to win once more and be on the prime. That’s Actual Madrid: it calls for loads, and we all know the place we stand.”
Thibaut Courtois additionally mirrored on the enjoyment of coaching in entrance of the supporters. “It’s a pleasure to see the followers right here,” the goalkeeper stated. “It’s a pleasure to see the followers right here, who typically don’t have the chance to see us prepare.”
Commercial
Trying again on the previous 12 months, Courtois was sincere concerning the staff’s shortcomings. “In 2025, we didn’t win a trophy and that’s the thorn in our aspect. We wish to carry pleasure to the followers once more in 2026 and we wish to hold successful as a staff.”
Jude Bellingham emphasised that the squad is hungry for fulfillment. “We would like titles and the followers deserve them. It’s been an amazing day for us seeing our followers. We’d like that depth in coaching to organize for the match in opposition to Betis and the Tremendous Cup,” he stated.
Bellingham needs to battle for titles as soon as once more in 2026. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Pictures)
The midfielder added that the environment made the session even higher. “It was a superb coaching session, and even higher due to the followers. We wish to hold successful titles; the followers deserve it.”
Commercial
Rodrygo, in the meantime, expressed how particular it felt to return to the pitch with the gang current. “It’s great to repay the love of our followers. It’s been a very long time and it’s great to be again right here and really feel the love of our followers,” he stated.
He admitted that the dynamic modifications when the stands are full. “You are feeling the strain coaching in entrance of them as a result of we’re used to coaching with out individuals, however it’s great to have them shut and to repay a little bit of that affection they offer us.”
Dani Ceballos described the followers as an integral a part of their every day lives.
“It’s a day to make the kids completely happy. That is our on a regular basis household, the one which helps us by thick and skinny. It’s a special occasion for everybody: for the kids and for us,” stated the midfielder, who to be able to accommodate Nico Paz.
Commercial
Ceballos, although, appeared towards the tip of the 12 months with optimism regardless of current modifications.
“We wish to make them completely happy earlier than the 12 months ends. There are lots of issues to enhance, however we’re a staff that’s getting higher and higher. We haven’t been collectively lengthy, and the most effective is but to return.”
Fran Garcia spoke about his private connection to the supporters. “Making them smile is at all times good. It’s a special occasion to have the ability to share with the little ones and the individuals who come right here to assist us,” he famous.
“I additionally come from humble beginnings, I’ve felt it like them, and having the ability to dedicate a gesture to them and make them smile is at all times good,” he added.
Commercial
Younger expertise Gonzalo Garcia expressed his satisfaction in being part of the primary staff throughout such an occasion.
“We would like the Champions League in 2026,” he stated. “It’s very particular to share this second with all the kids. I’ve been right here taking part in many matches, and now doing this in entrance of everybody fills me with satisfaction.”
He outlined his formidable targets for the approaching 12 months, notably voicing his need to win the UEFA Champions League.
“I’m very completely happy to fulfil my dream of being a Actual Madrid first-team participant. I need 2026 to be an amazing 12 months, each personally and collectively, and to win titles just like the Champions League,” he stated.
Commercial
Raul Asencio was visibly moved by the reception he acquired. “I’m very grateful to the followers. It’s one thing totally different, lovely, and it’s at all times particular to be in entrance of them. From minute one, I’ve felt unbelievable heat; I’ve at all times felt them very shut,” he stated.
He expressed his shock and gratitude for the person assist. “I didn’t anticipate it, and I’m really grateful each time I hear my title.”
Andriy Lunin loved the festive environment after coming back from the break. “It’s nice to really feel this environment and the love of the followers. After the vacations, it’s nice to really feel this environment and the love of the followers once more.”
He reiterated the collective duty of the squad. “We now have to attempt to carry success and trophies to all Madrid followers. We’re all conscious of the place we’re and we now have the identical message and goal.”
Commercial
Eduardo Camavinga harassed the significance of performing nicely for the supporters. “We now have to have an amazing season for our followers,” he said. “I’m very completely happy to be with the followers, as a result of they don’t get many probabilities to see us and as we speak we now have to take pleasure in this with them.”
Will 2026 be Camavinga’s 12 months? (Picture by Denis Doyle/Getty Pictures)
The midfielder acknowledged their unwavering loyalty by tough occasions. “I’m very completely happy, as a result of they’ve at all times supported us by thick and skinny. We now have to have an amazing season for our followers.”
Camavinga is gearing up for an vital 12 months forward, with Xabi Alonso, specifically, to maneuver previous his damage woes.
Commercial
Dean Huijsen appeared forward to the rapid challenges in January. “We wish to begin 2026 with the Tremendous Cup. Everybody involves see us, and it’s particular for the kids and the followers that it’s throughout the holidays,” stated the younger Spaniard.
He added that the staff is able to compete for silverware. “I’m feeling good personally, and we hope to begin 2026 with the Tremendous Cup. It could be the most effective factor, and we’re going for it.”
Alvaro Carreras thanked the followers for displaying up throughout the festive interval. “From day one, the followers welcomed me extremely. I admire them coming to assist us on Christmas Day. It’s essential that they proceed to assist us, that the whole lot will probably be alright.”
He emphasised the necessity for exhausting work and unity shifting ahead. “We now have to maintain working, that the whole lot continues to go nicely. From the primary day I arrived, my teammates and the followers welcomed me extremely.”
Lastly, Antonio Rüdiger summed up the temper of the day. “It’s a vital day for our followers. It’s a vital day for us and for our followers after Christmas.”