The curtain is finally coming down on one of the greatest careers in Real Madrid history as
“Your determination to win every match and your refusal to accept anything less than perfection in every training session taught me so much about what it means to be a Real Madrid player.
“Thank you for your leadership, humility and passion. You will be sorely missed,” the Turk wrote.
The final hurray
Carvajal’s 2025/26 season has not been without problems. Recurring injuries combined with the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold significantly reduced his role inside the squad.
Still, this weekend’s clash against Athletic Bilbao will now become even more emotional, as Carvajal prepares to captain Real Madrid one final time at the stadium he has called home for most of his life.
On Saturday, the Bernabeu will say goodbye to one of the defining leaders of an unforgettable era.