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David Alaba pens heartfelt letter to Real Madrid fans after final appearance: ‘Thank you for every single memory’
David Alaba bid the Santiago Bernabeu and Real Madrid goodbye last night after the team’s win over Athletic Club. The club, after all, decided against renewing his contract given his age, wages, and fitness struggles.
The player, thus, bowed out with a win alongside Dani Carvajal and will not be at the club next season. The shy person he is, he did not speak much and kept his conversation with the fans short, emotional, and to the point.
His journey as a Real Madrid player, thus, came to an end after 131 appearances and five years and it remains to be seen what his next destination will be.
Alaba’s farewell letter
Taking to his social media after his last game for Real Madrid, Alaba penned an emotional letter to the fans via X where he explained the roller coaster of emotions he is feeling at the moment.
He began by thanking the club and fans for giving him the chance to experience something special over the past few years, saying,
“Gracias, Real Madrid. I have experienced many things in football and I know that emotional moments are simply part of the journey. But saying goodbye to Real Madrid is something truly special – and without a doubt another really emotional moment of my career.”
“When I arrived in Madrid together with my family and friends, I came with excitement, big dreams, and high expectations. What I experienced over these past five years is something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.”
Remembering all the highs and lows he has gone through over the years at the club, he penned how it felt to have his name etched in history with some of the greats of the game despite all the struggles.
“Together, we experienced incredible matches, unforgettable nights, and games that will forever belong in the history books. We won major titles – exactly what every player dreams of when wearing the shirt of Real Madrid.”
“But difficult moments were also part of this journey. Especially the time of my injury was one of the toughest periods of my entire career. That is why I am even more grateful for the unbelievable support I received from the club, my teammates, and the fans during that time. I will never forget how much everyone helped me return.”
The player then wrote in detail about how his time at Real Madrid was off the field and how the people at the club, including the players and the staff, made him feel at home.
“But these five years were about much more than football success. I met incredible people here and built friendships that will last a lifetime.”
“I will miss the everyday moments in the dressing room – the conversations, the laughter, and all the little things that made this team so special.”
Elaborating on what the city of Madrid means to him after spending some wonderful years at the Spanish capital, the player wrote,
“Madrid has become a second home for my family and me. This city, this club, and the people here welcomed us with so much warmth from the very first day. That is exactly why this goodbye is so difficult.”
“Words cannot truly describe how proud I am to have been part of the history of this club. Wearing this shirt, winning titles, and sharing special moments with the Madridistas mean everything to me.”
Finally, Alaba thanked the club for everything, saying,
“Thank you for everything. Thank you for this incredible time. Thank you for every single memory.”
“Saying goodbye is incredibly hard, but at the same time, I am full of motivation and excitement for the next chapter. I truly hope our paths cross again soon.”
“I wish everyone at this club nothing but the very best for the future, and I truly hope that the special relationships and connections I built here will remain for many years to come. Hala Madrid y nada más!” he concluded.
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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. admits finishing problem after another frustrating night vs Elche: ‘Can’t miss that much’
Vinicius Jr.’s difficult start in front of goal continued against Elche, and the Real Madrid forward did not need anyone to tell him he had missed another chance to make the difference.
The Brazilian finished the night without a goal despite having chances to get on the scoresheet, while his teammates could only watch from the bench as opportunities went begging.
Jose Mourinho had already identified the problem before kick-off, bluntly pointing to the issue facing his forward, stating, “He’s missing the goal.”
Vini offered an equally frank assessment afterwards.
Rather than hide from another frustrating evening, he accepted responsibility on social media: “The goals will come back; I can’t miss that much…”
Two chances, no finish for Vinicius
Vinicius had two particularly clear openings against Elche, but neither produced the finish Real Madrid needed from their star forward.
The first arrived when he found himself one-on-one with the opposition goalkeeper.
Instead of finding the net, Vinicius caught the ball with the tip of his foot and sent his effort wide. Arda Guler was available during the move and called for the ball, but Vini backed himself to finish the chance.
He had another opportunity after the interval, this time following an excellent pass from Guler during a quick Real Madrid transition. Again, though, Vinicius could not find the target.
His evening ended in the 68th minute, with Mourinho deciding the Brazilian was tired and turning his attention towards Sunday’s Atletico Madrid derby.
Mourinho has a bigger decision to make
The numbers show why Vinicius’ finishing has become a talking point. He managed five shots against Elche, but only one was on target and none found the net.
After seven appearances this season, the Brazilian has scored just once, which is a striking return for a player Real Madrid rely upon to provide a major share of their attacking threat.
Ultimately, though, Real Madrid found another route to victory, with Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe and Carlos Espi providing the goals in the 3-2 comeback.
