Carlos Alcaraz surprises Real Madrid stars (Source - GETTY)
Carlos Alcaraz surprises Real Madrid stars (Source - GETTY)
Carlos Alcaraz surprised Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric, Thibaut Courtois, and the rest of the Real Madrid squad ahead of their clash against Sevilla in La Liga. Alcaraz is a die-hard fan of the Los Blancos and has expressed his love for them on many occasions.
Much like his idol Rafael Nadal, the man from Murcia is also a big Real Madrid fan and can often be seen cheering them on at the Santiago Bernabeu. He also showcases his love for the club on his social media or during the post-match interviews and conferences.
Ahead of Real Madrid's clash against Sevilla, Carlos Alcaraz surprised Mbappe, Bellingham, and the rest of the squad with his appearance and offered his best wishes.
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It seems like Alcaraz's wishes worked wonders for the Whites, who outclassed Sevilla 4-2 with the help of goals from Mbappe, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz. They are currently second in the table behind their rivals Atletico Madrid.
Speaking on this opportunity, the World No. 3 said (via Real Madrid Fans on X:
"I had the opportunity to greet the players before the match, 5 titles this year, the truth is that a very good season but as I always say, we can always do better."
He also received a special jersey from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
It is not only Alcaraz who surprises the Real Madrid stars. Vinicius Junior, Fede Valverde, Dani Ceballos and Rodrygo came to cheer the 21-year-old on during his match against Grigor Dimitrov at the Madrid Open last year, following which they met up with him in the locker room.
“I still get nervous, I’m not going to lie. Seeing giants like them in the stands… I’m so happy that they would come to see my match,” Alcaraz said (via atptour.com)
"You once again demonstrated your class and brilliant tennis" - When Real Madrid congratulated Carlos Alcaraz on winning his second Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz meeting with Vinicius Junior at the Madrid Open - Source: Getty
Carlos Alcaraz meeting with Vinicius Junior at the Madrid Open - Source: Getty
When Carlos Alcaraz decimated 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) to successfully defend his Wimbledon crown in 2024, the Spanish star received a congratulatory message from his beloved Real Madrid. They said:
"Congratulations on your fourth Grand Slam, dear @carlosalcaraz. Today you once again demonstrated your class and brilliant tennis to become champion in @Wimbledon for the second time. All of Spain and all Madrid fans are very proud of you."
After yet another successful season in 2024, winning the French Open, Wimbledon, the Olympic silver and other titles, Carlos Alcaraz will look to complete the career Grand Slam when he competes at the Australian Open.
He will face some serious pressure from defending champion Jannik Sinner, the man going for his 25th Grand Slam Novak Djokovic, a three-time finalist looking for his maiden Melbourne Major Daniil Medvedev, and other stars.