Florentino Perez: Real Madrid President Already Eyeing ’16th UCL Title’ Next Season

Florentino Perez: Real Madrid President Already Eyeing ’16th UCL Title’ Next Season

Isaac Darko
updated at June 2, 2024 at 3:01 PM
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  • Real Madrid extended their Champions League trophy haul on Saturday
  • Los Blancos defeated Borrusia Dortmund 2-0 in the final at Wembley
  • Florentino Perez has already eyed another UCL triumph next season

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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has claimed the club is already setting its sights on next season's Champions League, following their recent victory on Saturday, June 1.

Los Blancos ended an impressive campaign by securing the Champions League title at Wembley Stadium.

Florentino Perez has said that Real Madrid are already focused on winning next season's Champions League.
Florentino Perez has said that Real Madrid are already focused on winning next season's Champions League. Photo by Catherine Ivill.
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Carlo Ancelotti's side navigated a challenging route to the final, overcoming RB Leipzig, defending champions Manchester City, and Bayern Munich on their way to glory.

The Spanish giants edged Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the final, with the opening goal coming from Dani Carvajal, who skillfully looped the ball over the goalkeeper after connecting Toni Kroos' corner.

Vinicius Junior, continuing his stellar season, sealed the win with a goal in the 83rd minute, assisted by Jude Bellingham.

As reported by CNN, this triumph marked Real Madrid's record-extending 15th European title.

Florentino Perez eyes another UCL win

Speaking after the match, Real Madrid boss Perez said that the club is already focused on the next one.

“This is the starting point to win the 16th, this is the history of Madrid," Perez tol Diario AS via Tribuna. The fans are very satisfied with what we achieved, and how we achieved it."

The Spanish businessman emphasised that winning the Champions League is no easy feat but highlighted the deep-rooted connection that drives Real Madrid's relentless pursuit of triumph in the competition.

“Winning the Champions League is not easy. There is a love story that everyone knows between our club and the competition. The players are motivated, they grow... We are worthy holders of the 15th.

Mourinho takes photo with Bellingham's mother

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Jose Mourinho's heartwarming moment with Bellingham after the Champions League final.

Bellingham cheekily revealed his mother was a huge Mourinho fan, and proceeded to ask the former Chelsea boss for a photo.

Mourinho gladly accepted the request, sharing a heartwarming moment with the Bellingham family.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)