Real Madrid's players were reminded of the importance of their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich as thousands of fans lined the streets to welcome them into the Bernabeu.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Co arrived on a coach a couple of hours ahead of kick-off but police on motorbikes and horseback were forced to clear the way as supporters clambered to catch a glimpse of their heroes.
The club's official Twitter account shared a picture of the coach arriving, along with the message: 'Thousands of fans received the team on arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu.'
Warm welcome: Real Madrid fans turn up in their thousands to greet their team as they arrive at the Bernabeu by coach
Friendly rivalry: Supporters of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich pose for the cameras ahead of kick-off
Madrid are still in the hunt for the La Liga title but their fans are clearly hoping that Carlo Ancelotti's side can conquer Europe and knock out the current holders.
Ancelotti is attempting to win Real Madrid's 10th European Cup and he is fully focused on reaching the final in Lisbon next month.
He said: 'My God, failure is a terrible word. I can’t say that reaching the semi-final is a success. The first goal will be to reach a final.'
Big occasion: A Real Madrid fan holds aloft a club scarf inside the Bernabeu
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