Real youngsters marry shortly before the Champions League kick-off against Stuttgart

Unusual relationship contract: Real youngsters marry shortly before the Champions League kick-off against Stuttgart

A love story like in a fairy tale with a happy ending? Everything looked like this when Real Madrid youngster Antonio Blanco married his girlfriend Maria in early September 2023

Just a few weeks later, the next highlight in the life of the 22-year-old defensive midfielder is just around the corner: On Tuesday evening (September 14, 2023) he could make his debut in the premier class against RB Leipzig.

But how did the wedding bells ring for the Real talent so quickly? The love story between Blanco and Maria began in 2021. At that time, the Spaniard was still playing for Real Madrid's second team, Castilla. During a visit to a shopping center, he met his future wife. A year later, Blanco proposed to his girlfriend during a romantic vacation on the island of Mykonos. She said yes and the wedding was planned for September 2023.

The wedding ceremony took place in the small town of Galapagar, northwest of Madrid. The couple exchanged vows in front of their closest family and friends. After the ceremony, there was a big celebration in a nearby restaurant.

Just a few days after the wedding, Blanco was back on the training ground with Real Madrid. The 22-year-old is now fully focused on the new season. He hopes to make his debut in the Champions League against RB Leipzig. "It would be a dream come true," said Blanco. "I've been working hard for this moment all my life."

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is a big fan of Blanco. "He's a very talented player," said the Italian. "He has a great future ahead of him."

If Blanco makes his debut in the Champions League against RB Leipzig, it will be a special moment for him and his wife Maria. The couple will be able to celebrate their love and Blanco's success together.