Football fans wowed with incredible live performance of iconic UEFA Champions League song as FedEx hands over the trophy to London ahead of Borussia Dortmund’s grand final against Real Madrid at Wembley

The UEFA Champions League trophy has arrived safely in London ahead of Saturday’s showpiece event at Wembley, where fans of both finalists will get the chance to see it in person.

But after arriving at Regent Street expecting to see the famous cup, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund supporters were also surprised by a great live performance.

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FedEx, an official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, delighted attendees with the competition’s iconic anthem performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and professional singers emerging from the audience in full voice to deliver a booming rendition.

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The dazzling performance took place as the trophy was delivered in central London, two days before Real and Dortmund were due to battle it out to be crowned European champions.

Fans were also treated to a performance by ex-Real Madrid star and UEFA Champions League winner Claude Makelele, who turned heads as he walked through the crowd in Regent Street with the trophy, to mark the orchestra’s performance.

With the help of a FedEx driver, the former Chelsea and France midfielder placed the trophy on the podium before delighting those in attendance by picking up a baton and conducting the orchestra until the thrilling conclusion of the national anthem.

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Makelele’s journey with the trophy actually began last week at UEFA headquarters in Switzerland when, with the help of FedEx, he collected the silverware and began the route to London.

“I am proud to be part of something as unique as a live performance of the famous UEFA Champions League Anthem, a piece of music that has given me so many special evenings as a player and that still gives me goosebumps today,” said Makelele .

“Witnessing the presentation of the UEFA Champions League trophy to London means a lot to me because I spent so many good years as a player here. Now I can’t wait to see which team will get their hands on the trophy when the final whistle blows on Saturday. It will be a wonderful occasion.”

Speaking after the performance, Peter Reynolds of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra said: “We are very aware of what the UEFA Champions League Anthem means to football fans and the emotions it brings when played in packed stadiums ahead of big matches.

“Replicating this in London in front of a live audience just two days before the final was an amazing experience, made extra special by the arrival of the trophy on stage as we played. We hope the performance meant as much to the people here in the final.” crowd like it did to us.”

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Wouter Roels, SVP Marketing and Customer Experience, FedEx Express Europe said: “Over the past three years we have gained the confidence to present the UEFA Champions League trophy to the Final, which has taken us from Paris to Istanbul and now to London.

“This competition means so much to the fans and it was great to put a smile on their faces and surprise them with an amazing live performance of the UEFA Champions League song in the heart of London, supported by a true legend of the game , Claude. Makelele.”