Real Madrid gave 'strange' instruction to players after Champions League final which caused 'massive comedown'

Real Madrid's "strange" ruling enforced after the Champions League final on Saturday caused a "massive comedown", it has been claimed.

Los Blancos became European champions for the 15th time after a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.

Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr struck in the second half to clinch yet another triumph for Real in Toni Kroos' final club game.

There were euphoric scenes in the Real end of the stadium as players celebrated with their fans, fellow teammates and families.

But it caused issues for the many broadcasters who were covering the aftermath.

Micah Richards was on punditry duty for the incredibly popular CBS Sports and claims Real stars were instructed to not take part in any interviews for an hour, causing a lengthy delay.

"We were pitchside," Richards recalled on the Rest is Football podcast.

"It was really weird actually because normally after the game, you get players who come over probably five or ten minutes after the game's finished.

"You've got the trophy lift and all them sort of things. We were just waiting there for a good hour without a player coming to speak to us because Real Madrid said, 'Don't go and speak to anyone, spend time with your families and if you want to do any interviews wait till the very last [minute]'.

"We were on a massive comedown, we're at the Champions League final, buzzing to speak to whoever it may be and they just didn't come over for an hour.

"It was a strange situation. You're trying to get yourself back up for the broadcast but it's gone now, which was strange.

"We did get a moment with Jude Bellingham and [Thibaut] Courtois came over as well."

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CBS did secure a memorable interview with Bellingham, who even dropped an X-rated response to a question from Thierry Henry.

Jamie Carragher also managed to grab a quick word with Kroos after his farewell, but was told off by Real's press officer during the chat.