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Sergio Ramos: It is fans' fault that I dropped Copa del Rey

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has jokingly blamed fans after the Copa del Rey became the Copa del Ruin when it was crushed to pieces by a bus.

The Spain international was celebrating Madrid's 1-0 cup final win over Barcelona with the rest of the team as their open-top bus travelled through the Spanish capital.

But he lost grip, the trophy fell under the bus, and the inevitable happened as the driver was unable to stop in time.

However, Ramos has seen the funny side.

He said on his twitter account: "What happened with the cup was a misunderstanding. I did not drop it, it jumped when it saw all the excited Madrid fans."

Luckily for him, and Madrid, the cup makers confirmed a replica trophy has been made.

Federico Alegre, who owns the jewellers who make the cup, said there were no problems.

"Since 05:30 this morning [Thursday] Real Madrid have a trophy in perfect condition which they can show the fans," he told EFE TV.

"There is always a plan B for these cases."

Raul congratulates Real Madrid

"I am happy for all the fans I first saw at Mestalla and then at Cibeles"

During 15 seasons with Real Madrid, Raul Gonzalez was never able to win the Copa del Rey. Now at Schalke 04, the former Madridista didn't want to miss the opportunity to congratulate Madridismo on their new title.

"I am happy for all the fans I saw at Mestalla and later at Cibeles. Congratulations to the directors, the coaching staff, the team, the employees and the great Bernabeu fans base. The Mestalla final wasn't easy because they were up against a great opponent. It is a very special title that resisted us for many years."

Matador Sergio Ramos after Copa del Rey

Jose Mourinho interview after Copa del Rey Final

Mourinho: "I am proud of my team, the fans and my people"

Jose Mourinho appeared calm during his turn to speak following Real Madrid's Copa del Rey title win and the manager revealed his immediate reaction when the referee blew the final whistle. "I went to the dressing room to call my family and rest a little. I wanted the players to enjoy it. I am tired, but happy," he commented

"It was an evenly-fought match. We were better in the first half and they were better in the second. Casillas responded very well. We made very few mistakes in what was a very serious match. The players were very focused and knew what to do. We played our lines tight in extra time and I think Barcelona were a little tired psychologically. Whoever scores first in extra time tends to win. It was a great football match."

"It is always good to win titles. Someone called me a 'Title Coach' a few days ago. I like the name. That is my job. I am proud of my team, the fans and my people. This is my fourth Cup win and I am very proud."

"This match has nothing to do with that we will see in the Champions League. Each will be different. We will see what happens between two great teams over the course of two matches. Anything is possible."

"My job at Real Madrid this season goes beyond winning titles. I am changing other important things. I am very relaxed and very happy right now. It is good to start off by winning titles and it lifts a big weight of the players' shoulders, but I have a lot of experience in this and according to the newspapers I should have played with six forwards. We played like we played, and did so against a great team, which makes what we did that much better."

Cristiano Ronaldo interview after Copa del Rey Final

“It is a great joy to have won and more so that I scored the goal to win the Copa [del Rey],” enthused Ronaldo to reporters after the match. “We had gone many years without winning the Cup and we are very happy.

“This is an important trophy and we are enjoying it.”

Ronaldo further praised his compatriot Jose Mourinho, who has won his first major competition as coach of Madrid in his maiden season in Spain.

“Mourinho has made a very positive impact,” said the 26-year-old. “He has helped us a lot and injected us with positive energy, which shows [on the pitch].

"Barcelona played a very good game, but this is the way it goes. The one who scores, wins."

Iker Casillas interview after Copa del Rey Final

Iker Casillas hoisted the famous trophy at the Mestalla and the Madrid captain was jubilant after the full-time whistle.

Speaking to the reporters after lifting the trophy, he said: "Today, we have suffered badly, but we have won a trophy that's coveted by all Madrid fans.

"We thank them for their support and we can repay them now that we have finally won a trophy. I am very happy."

The shot-stopper didn't waste time looking forward to the two more Clasico showdowns against Barcelona as he praised Jose Mourinho.

“Our mentality has been changed. Mou is a phenomenon. We know that the league is complicated but we must always fight for everything.

“Now we have a Champions League semi-final to look forward to.”