Mbappe double as Real Madrid wave goodbye to Ancelotti, Modric

MADRID: Kylian Mbappe virtually wrapped up the European Golden Shoe award with a brace as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-0 on Saturday, on an emotional home farewell to Carlo Ancelotti and Luka Modric.

The Italian is leaving to coach the Brazilian national team, drawing a curtain on his second spell at the club where he won a 15 trophies during a total of six years in charge.

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Toni Kroos was right there when Luka Modric got subbed off in his final home game for Real Madrid.

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“It has been an honor and a pleasure to coach this club, this team,” Ancelotti told fans at the end of game. “I want to thank, first of all, my dear president Florentino (Perez). It has been fantastic to coach this group of footballers of extraordinary quality. It has been fantastic to share all these moments with you.”

“I also can’t forget every day I’ve spent here,” he added. “I love you very much.”

Madrid fans displayed banners showing their affection for Ancelotti and Modric and sang both names.

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Modric will play at the Club World Cup for Madrid but this was his final game at the Santiago Bernabeu. He was given a guard of honor when he replaced late on.

The Croatian midfielder also returned to the pitch to address fans after the game.

“The moment I never wanted to come has arrived,” he said. “It has been a long journey, but a wonderful one.”

“I have won many trophies, but the biggest one is the love and affection you have given me over all these years. There are no words to thank you for everything