As 2024 comes to a close, Real Madrid continues its beloved tradition of releasing a special Christmas video, uniting its most iconic figures at the club to send a message of gratitude and hope to fans around the world. This year’s video brings together club president Florentino Pérez, football and basketball coaches Carlo Ancelotti, Chus Mateo and Toril, along with team captains Luka Modrić, Dani Carvajal, Sergio Llull, Edy Tavares, Olga Carmona and Misa Rodriguez. The group celebrates a year full of successes and at the same time extends its most sincere wishes for the holidays.
Against the backdrop of festive decorations and the glittering trophies of a triumphant 2024, Florentino Pérez opens the message by emphasizing the fundamental values that drive the club: teamwork, dedication and commitment. Reflecting on the year, he states: “Team spirit, dedication and commitment are the values that define us. “We have shared a year of great sporting successes.”
A year of triumphs and challenges
2024 has been an extraordinary year for Real Madrid, marked by important achievements in football and basketball. Victory number 15 in the European Cup was a highlight. However, in the midst of the celebration, Pérez took a moment to recognize the human side of the year’s events.
“This year I want to have an emotional memory for all the people affected by the DANA tragedy. Our heart goes out to them and I want to show them once again our affection and solidarity,” said Pérez. “Real Madrid is a feeling that unites millions of people who identify with the values of our club.”
Messages of unity and hope
The captains and coaches also contributed heartfelt messages. Dani Carvajal expressed his gratitude to the fans and said: “Our titles in 2024 were theirs. With the strength you give us we will continue competing for everything. Always. Happy holidays and much happiness in 2025.”
Carlo Ancelotti, Luka Modrić and others echoed these sentiments.
Looking to the future
Florentino Pérez concluded the video with a message of hope for the holidays and 2025: “Merry Christmas, and may the new year 2025 bring us health, work, peace, happiness and solidarity for all.