Almeida: “I would erase Ramos only ten seconds”

José Luis Martínez Almeida, Mayor of Madrid and renowned athletic supporter, was very affectionate with Real Madrid in the institutional act of celebrating the League title: “I want to pay tribute to the Madrid fans for their behavior and their responsibility. The club, with its statement, and its fans were an example. This is a model club ”.

“They say that politics makes strange bedfellows. I never thought of being in Valdebebas congratulating Madrid. The title is well deserved. There is no debate when you win ten games in a row, for which Di Stéfano surely gave you a hand from above. Your effort and perseverance has led you to win this League. I also want to have a special recognition for the works of the Bernabeú, which will be a place of reference for the city ”.

He also wanted to talk about Sergio Ramos, an athletic executioner in the 2014 Champions League final in Lisbon. “De Sergio only erased ten seconds of his sports career because it gave me a very big disgust. But as an amateur it gave us many joys. Due to his desire to excel, he is a benchmark ”.

And he concluded with a tour of the squad: “I want to congratulate Courtois, who deserved the Zamora trophy, and one of my weaknesses, Benzema, a great striker. They have been the props of this season. Also a mention for Zidane, which reflects the best values ​​of Madrid and sports. I have great admiration for your chivalry. You never stopped being a gentleman. Keep carrying the name of Madrid around the world. Thanks to your values ​​we will get ahead. You have done the usual: win ”.

For her part, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, stated:
“Congratulations for being champions and for doing it in such adverse circumstances. You are our best ambassador and you carry our name around the world. You are the best club in history ”.

“You have brought joy to the city with these ten victories. I want to highlight the role of Benzema, the fifth goalscorer in history in the League, and your code of conduct. I highlight the president, who has 46 titles; Zidane, who was able to haggle on foot; Sergio, for his desire to excel and for being the league's top scorer. It is time to remember that phrase by Di Stéfano that “no player is better than everyone together”, he added.