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Ancelotti emotional as Real Madrid players deliver final day victory

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Ancelotti emotional as Real Madrid players deliver final day victory
Ancelotti emotional as Real Madrid players deliver final day victoryLaLiga
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was emotional after victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday.

The 2-0 win marked Ancelotti's final game in charge before he leaves to take up the Brazil national team job on Monday.

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After the win, Ancelotti said: “I feel very happy and proud. It has been an extraordinary period. We can't forget any of those who have passed. It will be an unforgettable memory. I leave with the fans’ affection and the pride of having coached a great club for a long time and as a Real Madrid fan.

“(Real Madrid is) a home, a family, because it has been like that for the last six years. We’ve had a great time, not only because of the titles, but also because of the atmosphere we’ve been able to create with the club and the president. Real Madrid is a different family to other clubs, because you can breathe the air of family in every place: in the stadium, in Valdebebas.... I've had a great time."

 

A good connection

Ancelotti departs after a second spell in charge, having won the Champions League during both periods.

He continued: “It has been a good connection between the club, the players and me. The club has had extraordinary players. Real Madrid will continue to have extraordinary players.

“It is a day full of emotion. When you win a Champions League, you don't feel this kind of emotion, this is a very strong emotion. I'm very happy and I leave very satisfied. It has been an honour and a pleasure to be part of this family and to enter the history of this club; this was the objective from day one and I have achieved it.”