Real Madrid’s budding star, Franco Mastantuono, was unable to contain his emotions as he watched a video tribute dedicated to his departing teammates, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba. The young Argentine was visibly moved to tears during the farewell ceremony.
Both veteran defenders, Carvajal and Alaba, played their final match for Real Madrid on Saturday night. In a fitting send-off during the team’s 4-2 victory over Athletic Club on the final day of La Liga, the Bernabéu staged heartfelt tributes for the departing club legends.
Following the final whistle, the outpouring of well-wishes continued, offering the passionate Real Madrid fanbase a final chance to bid adieu to two iconic figures in the club’s defense. Amidst these emotional farewells, Franco Mastantuono, a member of Álvaro Arbeloa’s youth setup, was observed to be deeply affected.
The young Mastantuono was seen on the pitch, absorbing the footage being displayed for the Bernabéu crowd after the match. The accompanying video showcases the Argentine’s tears flowing, a poignant moment ahead of what is anticipated to be a period of significant change for Real Madrid in the 2026/27 season.
English Translation:
Real Madrid star Franco Mastantuono could not hold back the tears whilst taking in a video tribute for departing teammates Dani Carvajal and David Alaba. Defenders Carvajal and Alaba both took to the pitch in the colours of Real Madrid for the final time on Saturday night. En route to a 4-2 victory over Athletic Club on La Liga’s final day, the pair were afforded fitting tributes by those behind the scenes at the Bernabéu. Following the full-time whistle, the well-wishes continued to pour in, as the Blancos fanbase were handed a final opportunity to bid farewell to two defensive legends. And as alluded to above, in the midst of as much, one member of Álvaro Arbeloa’s ranks who could not help but allow his emotions to show was Franco Mastantuono. Youngster Mastantuono was spotted pitchside taking in the footage playing to the Bernabéu crowd post-match. And the Argentine, as showcased in the footage below, allowed the tears to flow, ahead of a season of change at Real Madrid in 2026/27.
