During an open training session at the Alfred Di Stéfano stadium, Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid's French striker, expressed the team's aspirations to forge their chapter within the club's “great history”.
“We can't end the year better than being surrounded by our fans. It's wonderful to feel their love and connection as we prepare for the second half of the season. Our goal is to be more stronger and happier in 2025. When we play for Real Madrid, we must fight for every title and bring joy to our supporters. We want to write our story in the great story of Real Madrid. The Super Cup is coming, and we will work. hard to reach it. We also want the league and the Champions League. We will compete in every tournament,” he said.
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Alongside Mbappé, several other players from the team spoke to Real Madrid TV during the session. Vinicius, who previously received the EFE Trophy for Best Ibero-American Player 2024, commented: “It is a very important day for us and for the fans on this last day of the year. These moments give us great energy “I am very happy with the recognition from the fans, which gives us the strength we need. I hope we will be at our best to bring joy to the fans.”
Luka Modric expressed his pride at being captain and noted: “It's amazing to be with the fans, letting them watch us train, signing jerseys and taking photos with them. I'm very proud to be captain, and it's something unique. You can't ask for more after this year. We've won a lot of titles, and we have to continue to ensure that 2025 is similar.
Jude Bellingham described the day as “very special” and said they want more titles in the new year. Lucas Vázquez highlighted the camaraderie between the players, saying: “We get along very well, and you can see it on the pitch,” while Brahim Díaz considered them “a family” united in their goal. Valverde characterized 2024 as “a dream year,” and Aurélien Tchouaméni called it “incredible,” with Fran García hoping 2025 would be “the same.”
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Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois added: “It's great for the fans to see us training, and for us it's important to get closer to them. We want to take on the challenges that await us. After a year of trophies, we want to start 2025 well and get several victories before the Spanish Super Cup. The league and the Champions League are also important, and we want to win every trophy.
