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Champions League final breaks Wembley tradition as fans brand it 'sacrilege'

01 June 2024 , 22:26
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Fans slammed organisers for breaking with tradition
Fans slammed organisers for breaking with tradition

REAL MADRID broke a Wembley tradition after winning the Champions League.

The Spanish giants beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to get their hands on the trophy for a 15th time.

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Real Madrid broke Wembley tradition with their Champions League trophy liftCredit: Getty
Bayern Munich lifted their Champions League trophy in the Royal Box
Bayern Munich lifted their Champions League trophy in the Royal BoxCredit: Reuters

But fans were not happy with how Real Madrid celebrated lifting Old Big Ears.

That is because captain Nacho Fernandez raised the trophy on the Wembley pitch, rather than in the Royal Box as per tradition.

Victorious teams at Wembley always ascend the famous 107 steps to collect their winners' medal and trophy, no matter the competition.

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Bayern Munich even did so when they won the Champions League at Wembley in 2013, so fans were disappointed to see that tradition broken by Los Blancos.

One fan reacted saying: "Can't believe they didn't do the trophy presentation in the Royal Box. Sacrilege #UCLfinal"

Another added: "Wembley cup final trophy presentation on the pitch? Not in the royal box? Woke is ruining football."

A third wrote: "Trophy lift not in the royal box is a disgrace."

And another commented: "Ludicrous this Wembley presentation is on the pitch. UEFA are ridiculous. Use the Royal Box you ungrateful swine!"

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Manchester United lifted the FA Cup in the Royal Box last week
Manchester United lifted the FA Cup in the Royal Box last weekCredit: Rex
Liverpool did likewise with the Carabao Cup in March
Liverpool did likewise with the Carabao Cup in MarchCredit: Getty

Goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius gave Real a historic win in London - their 15th Champions League title.

It was also a first Champions League win for Jude Bellingham, who has enjoyed a brilliant debut season at the Bernabeu after winning LaLiga.

Real Madrid continue to dominate in Europe
Real Madrid continue to dominate in Europe

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