Dani Carvajal’s dad found unique way to join in on Real Madrid’s Champions League final celebrations

Dani Carvajal capped an incredible weekend off by having his father join him during Real Madrid's Champions League-winning celebrations.

The Spanish right-back opened the scoring against Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's final at Wembley which Los Blancos won 2-0.

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And his police officer dad Mariano found a unique way to be involved in the celebrations in Madrid on Sunday.

He was part of the police escort through the streets of the Spanish capital, which saw around 250,000 people attend.

According to the , Mariano has been working in an administrative police role, but decided to escort the team bus to Cibeles following his son's header.

And he was pictured on horseback during the celebrations, where he was even spotted posing with the Champions League trophy alongside son Dani.

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One video shows Carvajal, who was named as the final's UEFA man of the match, handing his father the iconic European Cup, who looked hesitant to hold it at first.

Football fans have been quick to speak of their joy at the scenes on social media, as one user said: "Everything about this team screams family."

Another posted: "His son plays for Real Madrid, yet he still goes to work. Amazing."

A third added: "What a special moment."

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And this fan messaged: "Moments like these really show the human side of football."

Meanwhile another simply stated: "Now that's wholesome."

Carvajal's latest Champions League triumph has seen him win his sixth title in the last 11 years.

Speaking of his achievement, he said: "I can't properly explain what this feels like. I'll settle for immense happiness.

"We sure know how to suffer but, believe me, I'd love to win these matches more easily. I'd been coming up for corners most of the season.

"Determination is key to my approach – I'd headed one over and I just knew I had to score the second one."