It was a day of Celebration for Real Madrid For the recent conquest of Its 38th Endesa League. After sweeping the final against Valencia Basket with a forceful 3-0, the white team offered the title to the main institutions of Madrid in A day of celebration that due to future exits has been very different from the previous ones.
First stop at the headquarters of the Community of Madrid
The first stop, was the headquarters of the Community of Madrid, in the Royal Correos Casa. Although President Isabel Díaz Ayuso was not present because she was outside the country due to her agenda, The Minister of the Presidency, Miguel Ángel García, served as host: “Today we receive the best team in Spain. This trophy is the result of a brilliant season,” he said.
The act began with an emotional video reviewing the best moments of the season. Then, the Captain Sergio Llullwho thanked institutional support and launched a message of unity: “It has been a very hard season, but being here is always a good sign. Thanks to the president, Juan Carlos, Herreros, Felipe … already Chus and his coaching staff. We have not met all the objectives, but the effort has been enormous. ”
The Captain of Real Madrid of Basketball, Sergio Llull, upon his arrival at the reception to the players
Chus Matthew He was one of the most prominent protagonists. He got off the smiling busgreeting fans with enthusiasm, however His gesture changed radically once inside.
Florentino Pérez He also wanted to highlight his role: “Thanks to the coaching staff for not lowering the head in difficult times. You have demonstrated talent, work and sacrifice. ”In addition, he recalled that this league is title number 100 in the history of the section and especially congratulated Sergio Llull and Campazzo, MVP of the final.
The stop in sun left joyYes, but also the feeling of a cycle that could be closing.
End of party at the Madrid City Council
The second and last stop From the celebration for the 38th Endesa League of Real Madrid of Basketball took place this noon at the Madrid City Council. There, the white template was received by Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida, in an act much more relaxed and full of good humor than the previous visit to the community.
With a clearly more relaxed environment, players descended from the bus between smiles, including that of a visibly more lively Matthew than at the first stop. The coach, at the center of the rumors about his future, enjoyed naturally the applause and greetings of the public, in what could be his last official act at the head of the team.
The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, shakes the hand of the Real Madrid captain of Basketball, Sergio Llull
Sergio Llullcaptain of the white team, was the first to take the floor: “Many thanks to the mayor for the reception. It has been a long and difficult season. We didn't want to spend another year without giving him another white shirt. Thanks to the president, Juan Carlos, Alberto and Felipe, and also Chus and his coaching staff for spending so many hours. We have a lot of illusion for next year and we hope to return here. ”
Florentino Pérez He continued with his speech, with the usual close tone in his visits to the mayor: “Here we are again, dear mayor, who always welcomes us despite having other sports preferences,” he said with laughter. “We are living a winning cycle that we are not going to forget. You are an example of never yielding. And I want to highlight the work of our coach Chus Mateo, as well as that of Juan Carlos and Herreros, who strive day by day to serve Real Madrid. ”
The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, congratulates the president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez
For its part, José Luis Martínez-Almeida He returned the thanks and did not spare praise: “We are very proud of what you have achieved. I will need several cabinets to store all the shirts,” he joked. “The most difficult thing is to overcome the history of Real Madrid, but this team does it. You have more titles than years of history in the section. Chus Mateo already warned that it was not going to be an easy year, but you have shown that you never surrender. ”
With hugs, institutional photos and the usual exchange of t -shirts, Real Madrid thus closed a day of celebration institutional marked by the recognition of the group's work.
A very different celebration from other years
The celebration which was attended by the entire white team, He left a lot of uncertainty. One is expected deep renewal: Chus Matthew, at the head of the bench, it seems that You can have the hours counted And I could give way to a new coach.Juan Carlos Sánchezthe director of the section, also I could leave the club This same Monday, which would be a total change in the directive structure.
But the changes They are not limited only to the institutional planel. The template is suffering key movements: N'Diaye has signed for the Atlanta Hawks this morning; Musa He has confirmed his departure; Hugo González will be incorporated into the Boston Celtics; Rathan‑Mayes e Ibaka They are expected not to continue, and the future of Sergio Llullclub emblem, is still in the air.
Real Madrid has celebrated a new titlebut what began as a white party in the streets of Madrid, has finished with a clear farewell flavor. The club celebrates undoubted success, but also starts a revolution which will mark a turning point in the recent history of Real Madrid of Basketball.
