Jesus Navas Gets Respect At Home To Real Madrid In His Last Match Before Retirement

Jesus Navas gets farewell at the time of Real Madrid (Instagram/@jnavas16).

Jesus Navas played the last La Liga match in his 21-year career on Sunday, December 22, 2024, WIB. He entered as a substitute for Sevilla in a 2-4 defeat to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The 39-year-old player - who is the most accomplished player in Sevilla and the Spanish national team - will officially retire when his contract expires on December 31, 2024.

The Sevilla captain made his debut in November 2003 and won four Europa Leagues with the club. He was also part of the Spain squad that won the 2010 World Cup, Euro 2012, and Euro 2024.

Navas received respect from Sevilla and Real Madrid before the match started in Bernabeu. He was given a warning shirt by Madrid captain Luka Modric.

Later, Navas was added as a substitute in the second half as he also received applause from Real Madrid fans as he entered the pitch.

Navas has been plagued by constant hip injuries in recent years. He made his last starter for Sevilla in a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo on December 14, 2024.

He will officially bid farewell to football to supporters at an event at the Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on December 30, 2024.

The veteran has made 705 appearances for Sevilla over 18 seasons, and played four years at Manchester City -- playing in 183 games -- between 2013 and 2017.

During his career, Navas had tasted 15 trophies, including four trophies with the Spanish national team (2010 World Cup, Euro 2012, UEFA Nations League 2023, and Euro 2024), eight trophies with Sevilla, and three trophies while defending Manchester City.