First-team squad meets Foundation's LaLiga Genuine team
Ancelotti and the players greeted the members of the Real Madrid Foundation team and posed for photos with them.
Real Madrid City has hosted a special encounter between the first-team squad and the members of the Real Madrid Foundation team taking part in LaLiga Genuine. They enjoyed the chance to meet Ancelotti and the players, and pose for a family photo together that will undoubtedly be an unforgettable memory.
Twenty-four young people from the adapted and inclusive social sports schools welcomed the first-team players with warm applause at the training centre.
Social responsibility initiative
The Real Madrid Foundation team plays in LaLiga Genuine, a social responsibility initiative backed by LaLiga and its own Foundation, which hosts a football tournament aimed at individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The competition raises awareness about inclusion and has been a powerful source of motivation for participants, who are already gearing up for the next phase of the tournament, set to be held in Burgos this weekend. The players also had the chance to chat to Raúl and the Castilla team during their visit to Real Madrid City.
The Real Madrid Foundation currently helps 550 people with intellectual disabilities or functional diversity through its adapted and inclusive social sports schools. These initiatives are aimed at boys and girls with developmental issues, Down's Syndrome, or those on the autistic spectrum, among others. They seek to provide equal opportunities with access to high-quality, educational sporting activity.