Claudia Rodríguez had had a dream since childhood: wearing those white colors she loved so much.
On Monday, August 24, that dream came true, but not as she had imagined it as a child. It was at the Real Madrid City in Valdebebas, watching her husband Marc Cucurella sign a contract with the club until 2032. The 28-year-old defender, 2026 World Cup champion with Spain, received the number 17 shirt, a watch, and a replica of the stadium from Florentino Pérez. But what moved people most was not in the boardroom.
Claudia wrote on social media that life had given her the gift of experiencing that moment alongside him, and ended with a “What a source of pride” and a “Hala Madrid!” that prompted a flood of comments within minutes. Cucurella was quick to respond publicly: “I love you, beautiful”. Hours later, the whole family gathered at the Bernabéu restaurant wearing the white shirt. Everyone except the player himself.
