- Title: Real Madrid fans in party mood
- Date: 3rd June 2017
- Summary: FAN WEARING POLICEMAN'S HAT POSING FOR SELFIE WITH POLICEMAN ARMED POLICE OFFICERS STAND BY WITH OTHER OFFICERS POLICEMAN POSING FOR SELFIE WITH FAN / FAN WALKING AWAY WITH POLICEMAN'S HELMET / POLICEMAN ASKS FOR HIS HELMET BACK, THEY LAUGH (SOUNDBITE) (English) POLICEMAN, PC THOMAS, SAYING: "Yes, it is going really well so far. The weather is nice, the crowds are very highly spirited and everyone is enjoying having a photograph with South Wales police, the police on the streets, swapping hats and getting into the festival atmosphere really." VARIOUS OF POLICEMAN WEARING FOAM FINGER READING (English/Welsh/Italian/Spanish): "Welcome"
- Embargoed: 17th June 2017 14:31
- Keywords: Cardiff Real Madrid Champions League
- Location: CARDIFF, WALES, UK
- City: CARDIFF, WALES, UK
- Country: United Kingdom
- Topics: Soccer,Sport
- Reuters ID: LVA0076JQ2WQV
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text:The quiet streets of Cardiff finally came to life on Saturday (June 3) morning as fans flocked to the Welsh capital before the Champions League final in the evening.
Real Madrid fans were in particularly vocal form outside Cardiff castle, gathering to sing songs honouring current stars and former greats alike. A group of men dressed as matadors led the festivities.
The city centre had been surprisingly quiet on Friday (June 2) evening but with many fans arriving by train on the morning of the match, the atmosphere, combined with bright sunshine, made for a raucous party spirit amongst the Real fans.
Fans of the Spanish giants were unsurprisingly confident after sealing the Spanish league title and appearing in their third Champions League final in four seasons.
"I think we are going to destroy Juventus," said one fan Carlos, standing outside Cardiff castle.
Many of the fans backed top goal scorer Cristiano Ronaldo to do the business once again in the final, and were not worried about former Real striker Gonzalo Higuain, who now plays for Saturday's opponents Juventus.
The fans were overseen by a strong but jovial police presence with many supporters posing for selfies with the officers. The police were happy to join in the party spirit and said the fans were enjoying the festival atmosphere. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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