Carvajal's Farewell Speech Brings Bernabéu to Tears

Dani Carvajal played his final match for Real Madrid in the 'Royals'' 4-2 victory against Athletic Bilbao, concluding their 2025/2026 La Liga season. Following the game, the defender delivered an emotional speech to a packed Santiago Bernabéu, which rose to its feet to give him a standing ovation as he made his last walk from the pitch to the legendary stadium's locker rooms.

“It's hard to describe. You get emotional without even realizing it; just yesterday I saw the training ground. Today, I step out and see the incredible tifo they made for me, the thunderous applause… How could I not be moved? I'm closing a wonderful chapter of my life and a career I could never have even dreamed of. I only have words of gratitude for this club and its fans. Thank you once again. I enjoyed every moment like a child, from my first day to my last. I hope the feeling is mutual, that all Madridistas enjoyed my 451 matches. I hope to return to what is my home in the future. In a different capacity, but to continue helping as always.

If someone had told me as a child that I would have this career, I wouldn't have even imagined it. It was wonderful. Grandiose from the first day to the last, with all sorts of experiences, lessons, triumphs, difficult moments where you mature and find the positive side… I shared the locker room with wonderful people, players, coaches, kit managers, press officers. This is the best club in the world, and I always tried to be kind to everyone, to be myself and transparent, even with my frustrations when I lost in training or missed a pass. But that's who I am, and I hope everyone has fond memories of Dani Carvajal. See you in the future, for sure.

Real Madrid isn't just the club of my life, it is my life. I was practically born a Madridista; I've been here for 23 years; I went through every single category and won every possible title with this club. I became a captain; I couldn't ask for anything more. I leave very happy and satisfied,” Carvajal stated.