At the Santiago Bernabéu something special happened when Jesús Navas got a guard of honor and everyone stood up to clap, even the Real Madrid players and fans. You don’t see this kind of thing much which shows how much everyone respects Navas. It was his last ever pro match and you could tell he was really touched by how nice everyone was being. The whole thing happened with all the history between the teams in the background and Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid team showed real class to their old rival.
- Jesús Navas got a guard of honor from Real Madrid players and fans.
- The tribute was for Navas’s last pro match.
- Real Madrid’s gesture showed how much respect Navas has earned.
Jesús Navas’s Illustrious Career
When you look at Jesús Navas’s career it’s pretty amazing what he’s done. He was super fast and could play different positions, and he really made his mark at Sevilla FC where he played like 703 matches which is more than anyone else ever. He also won the Premier League when he was at Manchester City and got a bunch of UEFA Europa League wins with Sevilla. Plus he was really important when Spain won the World Cup in 2010 and UEFA Euro 2012.
Jesus Navas said the guard of honor and standing ovation he received from Real Madrid players and their fans at the Bernabéu before the final game of his career was unlike anything he’s ever seen from an opponent ❤️
He was brought to tears by their reception https://t.co/CXLhYA8bN8
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC)
December 23, 2024
The way Real Madrid said goodbye to Navas shows they know talent when they see it even if it’s from another team. It wasn’t just saying goodbye it was like celebrating everything he did in Spanish football. Everyone at the Bernabéu was really into it, and you could see players like Federico Valverde and Kylian Mbappé who are running things at Real Madrid now were really impressed.
Legacy and Impact
Navas was worth the most money when he was playing in England which shows how good everyone thought he was. Everyone knows how much he’s done for football and lots of young players look up to him. When you see Real Madrid and their players showing this much respect it really shows how much everyone in the league thinks of what Navas did for football.
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