At the Laureus Gala award ceremony on Monday, NFL legend Tom Brady took a moment to share his exhilarating experience of attending Sunday night’s El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona, where Real Madrid secured a thrilling 3-2 victory. Brady was equally captivated by the electrifying atmosphere at the Bernabeu Stadium and the jubilant celebrations in the Real Madrid locker room post-match.
“It was very nice, surprising. I hadn’t seen a football game in a long time and it was really good. An incredible stadium and I enjoyed it a lot,” Brady remarked, highlighting his appreciation for the iconic venue. “A lot of work has been done to transform an old stadium into a new one and it is a fabulous experience. Spectacular, the people are very loud, it has fantastic technology. I love it.”
Brady’s enthusiasm for the Bernabeu’s ambiance echoed the sentiments of many football fans worldwide, underscoring the stadium’s rich history and modern amenities.
Reflecting on his interaction with the Real Madrid players during the post-match celebrations, Brady shared, “Did I connect with any other players in the celebrations? Yes, I was with Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Jude, Vini, Toni (Rudiger)… they are a tremendous team and I loved how they celebrated the victory and the atmosphere in the locker room.”
