The former Dortmund star, who has had a stellar first season in the Spanish capital, cut an emotional figure on the bench after being substituted shortly before the end of the match. When he spoke to TNT Sports after the win, it was clear what winning the trophy meant to him. “I have always dreamed of playing in these games,” he said.

“You go through life and there are so many people saying you can’t do things and days like today remind you why…When it gets hard at times you start to wonder if it’s all worth it. Nights like tonight make it all worth it. “I was okay until I saw my mum and dad’s faces.

The nights they could have been home at seven o’clock but they are still out at eleven or twelve taking me to football. My little brother there who I am trying to be a role model for too. It’s hard to put it into words.

Beckham, the former Real Madrid star, stood shirtless and copied Bellingham’s now iconic celebration, adding the caption “Hey Jude!” Bellingham is now set for a few well-earned days off before joining up with England ahead of Euro 2024. Ancelotti, who celebrates his 65th birthday a week on Monday, said: “I don’t know what is going to happen tonight – but we are not going to sleep!” He added: “It is the history and tradition of the club – and, of course, the quality of the players.

The club is a family. We work together without problems and the atmosphere is really good in the dressing room. “I need to thank the club and the players for having no big egos and being really humble.

It seems like a dream – but it is reality. I am really happy. It was a really difficult game as usual.

They played better in the first half, we played better in the second half. But a final is always like this.”

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