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Del Piero's Double Earns Rare Bernabéu Ovation in 2008 Champions League Clash

Del Piero's Double Earns Rare Bernabéu Ovation in 2008 Champions League Clash
UEFA Champions League · 16:40:25 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

On November 5, 2008, Juventus forward Alessandro Del Piero scored two goals against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu in a UEFA Champions League group stage match. His second goal prompted a rare standing ovation from the home crowd, acknowledging his exceptional performance.

Historic Night in Madrid

Del Piero's brace secured a memorable victory for the Italian side and earned him a place in Champions League history as one of the few opposition players to receive such an ovation at the Bernabéu.

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