Dani Carvajal Receives the Gold Medal in Madrid

Dani Carvajal, player for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, was honored this Tuesday with the Gold Medal of the Community of Madrid, one of the highest recognitions awarded by the region. During the ceremony, the defender praised his homeland, calling it “a fantastic place to live, constantly growing,” and stating that “it never hits a ceiling.”

The tribute quickly went viral, not just for recognizing Carvajal’s career, but for the subtle jab at Barcelona, Real Madrid’s historic rival. With six Champions League trophies to his name, Carvajal has now surpassed the five that Barcelona has earned in its entire history in the European competition.