The La Liga champions are set to lift the domestic title away at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes, in Granada.
Real Madrid were crowned La Liga champions for the 36th time in their history after they beat Cádiz 3-0 and Barcelona failed to get past Catalan rivals Girona, with their game finishing 4-2. However, the celebrations in the Spanish capital were subdued; with the Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich right around the corner, no official trophy parade was scheduled at the famous Cibeles fountain.
As well as wanting to keep their cool ahead of such a season-defining game next week, Real Madrid weren’t actually given the trophy upon achieving their domestic title success being confirmed. It will instead be presented to them on Saturday 11 May... in Granada.
Why are Real Madrid celebrating the La Liga trophy win against Granada?
If the sun hits just right across the stands of the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes, the views can be some of the best in Europe. The Sierra Nevada mountain range looms over the intimate stadium, providing one of the most picturesque backgrounds on the Iberian Peninsula, and this is exactly where Jude Bellingham will list his first league as a merengue.
Reports suggest that it is a decision that comes from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) who have decided that Madrid will lift the trophy over 400km from their home fans, although the decision as to when they will do so - before or after the game - will have to be handled with care as Granada could well be relegated after the 90 minutes are up.
When will Real Madrid celebrate the La Liga trophy win at Cibeles?
The idea is for Madrid to travel back to the capital as soon as possible and celebrations will likely take place on Sunday, the day after the game. The match in Granada kicks off at 6:30 local time (12:30 pm ET / 9:30 am PT) and as such, celebrating on Saturday night after a 431km journey would perhaps not be the best idea in terms of fatigue management from a physical standpoint.
They will travel to the headquarters of the regional government on an open top bus before making their way towards the famous statue of Cibeles where Nacho will present her with the famous trophy in front of the huge crowds that will inevitably line the streets for miles.
This event will mark the first time in La Liga history that a side who has not won the league directly at an away ground will lift the trophy at a stadium that is not their own. Two electronic music events at the Santiago Bernabéu over the weekend will also prevent the typical fan party that so many have enjoyed over the years. Perhaps getting through to the Champions League final will just have to do.