Florentino Perez hails latest chapter in Real Madrid’s European Cup ‘love story’

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was delighted to see the club continue their “love story” with the Champions League after the LaLiga giants secured a record-extending 15th crown with victory over Borussia Dortmund.

Despite being second best for much of the contest at Wembley on Saturday night, Real eventually found a way through as Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior scored in the final 16 minutes to seal a 2-0 win.

Real have now won eight more European Cups than the next side on the list – AC Milan with seven – and long-standing president Perez believes there is a special bond between club and competition.

“This is a love story between Real Madrid and the European Cup,” he told Movistar.

“Some people leave and others come, but this competition is very much ours. Everyone works very hard and we are very happy.

“It’s a magnificent night because this competition is the one we like the most.

“It made us important on a global scale. Every time we win it there is satisfaction among the players, the president and all the fans around the world.”

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti also has a fine record in the Champions League, his five wins unrivalled by his peers.

“He said to me: ‘We’ve done it again’,” added Perez.