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Cristiano Ronaldo And Raphael Varane Received A Standing Ovation By Fans On Their Arrival In Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo And Raphael Varane Received A Standing Ovation By Fans On Their Arrival In Madrid

The Real Madrid legends were applauded by fans.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane received a thunderous reception on their arrival in Madrid ahead of Manchester United's huge Champions League match. 

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The pair of Real Madrid legends are expected to start in tonight's last-16 encounter at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium​.  

And ahead of facing a hostile crowd, Ronaldo and Varane got a warm welcome by Real fans on their arrival in the Spanish capital. 

They got off the coach to a standing ovation, with the Frenchman even signing a Real shirt. ​

Image: via TikTok
Image: via TikTok

Ronaldo and Varane enjoyed a combined 19 years at Santiago Bernabeu, winning the lot - including four Champions League titles at the club. ​

Fans online loved the reaction they received ahead of representing Man United against Atletico Madrid. 

One wrote: "Once a Madridsta and Always a Madridsta!!"​

A second tweeted: "Still weird to see these two play for another team."​

A third added: "Beautiful scenes​," and another commented: "Real Madrid misses them both."

Image: PA
Image: PA

Ronaldo, meanwhile, started in his side's 4-2 victory over Leeds United last weekend, while Varane was a second-half substitute. 

The Portuguese superstar has been prolific in Europe this season, scoring six goals in five games during the group stage phase. 

Featured Image Credit: via TikTok

Topics: Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane, Football, Manchester United, Real Madrid