Kings of Spain: Real Madrid secured their first Copa del Rey in 18 years with a 1-0 win over Barcelona
Real Madrid finally ended their three-year wait for a trophy on Wednesday night... and then immediately broke it.
After Cristiano Ronaldo's terrific header settled a cagey Copa del Rey final in extra time, Real took to the streets of the Spanish capital on an open top bus to celebrate not just the claiming of the trophy but also getting one over on the old enemy, Barcelona.
Oops: Sergio Ramos drops the trophy that then rolls under the victory parade bus (circled right)
Head boy: A Cristiano Ronaldo header in extra-time settled things in Valencia
And it seems those jubilant scenes got all too much for defender Sergio Ramos who, as he balanced the giant 15kg piece of silverware on his head, somehow let loose his grip and dropped the cup beneath the wheels of the bus.
World Cup winner Ramos later claimed the trophy was 'ok', but television pictures showed emergency services gathering up the broken pieces and returning them to the team on board. The cup was then absent from the traditional celebration spot of the Plaza de Cibeles in central Madrid.
Later, the Spain defender made light of the incident on Twitter.
Pure delight: Madrid fans packed the city streets to welcome home the victorious team
Oldest fan: Real Madrid's captain Iker Casillas touches the Cibeles fountain after placing a Real Madrid scarf around her neck
Out in force: Thousans of Real Madrid's fans celebrate at Cibeles Square
Ramos wrote: 'The whole thing about the cup was a misunderstanding, it didn't fall ... it jumped off when it reached Cibeles (the fountain in Madrid where the team celebrates its titles) and saw so many Madrid fans. Hahahaha ... but don't worry ... have a good day.'
Madrid's victory in the second of four 'clasicos' secured a first domestic cup in 18 years and handed Jose Mourinho's side the momentum going into next week's Champions League semi-final showdown with their Catalan rivals.
Real deal: The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Marcelo will hope Wednesday's win is the start of something great
The victory also maintains Mourinho's record of having won a trophy every year since 2003, excluding 2007/08 when he was not in club management.
Spanish reports said 60,000 fans gathered at Cibeles to celebrate the club's first silverware under coach Jose Mourinho.
'After two complicated years, winning the Copa del Rey is a relief,' Madrid captain Iker Casillas said.
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