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

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Published 17:22 23 Feb 2022 GMT

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

The Real Madrid legends were applauded by fans.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

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. 

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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. 

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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

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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

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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