Madrid don ready for emotional weekend as two legends go say bye-bye to Real Madrid. Dani Carvajal and David Alaba go play their last match for the club this Saturday against Athletic Club at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Toni Kroos, former teammate wey win six Champions League with Carvajal, don post touching message on Instagram. He write: ‘Madridistas, tomorrow one of the greatest dey go. One of us! One wey always be example with his attitude. One wey defend Real Madrid for every situation with everything wey he get. Give am the farewell wey he deserve tomorrow! Make he leave through the big door! Make he feel the same way wey I feel two years ago! It was a pleasure to play with you. Thank you, Dani Carvajal.’
Carvajal reply with three hearts. The right-back, wey be probably the best in Real Madrid history, dey leave with six Champions, four Leagues, two Copas del Rey, six Club World Cups, four Spanish Supercups, and five European Supercups. But this season no easy for am; injuries don hold am back, and he no get regular playing time or World Cup ticket.
David Alaba, the Austrian defender, also dey go. He win 11 titles for his five seasons. Carvajal write for am: ‘David, what a privilege to share five years with you in the dressing room. You be absolute leader, for every sense. Just seeing the passion wey you put to be better show the great person you be. More people like you. Good luck for everything, David Alaba.’ Alaba reply: ‘Thank you for everything, Capi.’
Vinicius Junior also yarn about Alaba: ‘Until later, meu irmão. It was a great privilege to be by your side all these years. I never go forget your chair and the great matches for our unforgettable Champions League 2022. I also want to highlight the great leader wey you be for this group. Your experience, your joy, and your personality make difference every day. Thank you for all the love and respect wey you show my family and friends. These things never dey forget. You be one of the best people wey I know. I go miss you plenty. I love you!’ Alaba answer: ‘Thank you for everything! It was a pleasure to share the pitch with you. Much love.’
Other players like Bellingham, Rüdiger, Asencio, Courtois, Militao, Tchouaméni, Huijsen, Fran García, Lunin, Rodrygo, Arda Güler, Marcelo, Carreras, and Chendo also say goodbye for social media.
For the match, Real Madrid go miss Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo, and Arda Güler. Vinicius Junior and Dean Huijsen fit rest because small injuries. The probable lineup be: Courtois; Carvajal, Alaba, Asencio, Carreras; Pitarch, Valverde, Bellingham; Mastantuono; Gonzalo García, Mbappé.
Athletic Club go come with their own lineup: Padilla; Vivian, Yeray, Paredes, Boire; Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar; Iñaki Williams, Unai Gómez, Robert Navarro; Guruzeta.
This go be night wey fans go remember for long time.
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