Dani Carvajal Reveals the Night That Shaped Real Madrid: The 10th Champions League Triumph Remembered
28 January 2026
The defining moment in Madrid's golden era
Dani Carvajal, Real Madrid's Spanish right-back, has spoken about the most meaningful moment of his career with the club.
He recalls the memories as Madrid prepare to face Benfica in the final group stage of the revamped Champions League format.
He remembers the night Madrid clinched their tenth European Cup in 2014, the final against city rivals Atletico Madrid, a 4-1 victory at Da Luz in Lisbon on May 24.
Ramos equalized in the 90+4 after Diego Godin had put Atleti ahead in the 36th minute.
In extra time Gareth Bale struck in the 110th, Marcelo added in the 118th, and Cristiano Ronaldo converted a late penalty in the 120th.
Carvajal told Real Madrid's site that it was an unforgettable moment, a moment of the tenth, and that it was amazing.
He said the substitutes and fans were there, and that it marked the turning point of this era of glory. He notes he's the only survivor from the tenth title squad and tries to explain to teammates what it means to win the Champions League with this club and how that day felt.
Madrid hosts Benfica in the Champions League group phase, a reminder that the memories of Lisbon still resonate as the quest for more glory continues.
Punchline 1: If trophies were jokes, Madrid would headline the stand-up show—timing so perfect the net misses the crowd on purpose. Sniper-level precision, folks.
Punchline 2: And remember, in football as in life, timing is everything; Madrid's timing is so on point that even the ball files its taxes after hitting the back of the net.
