Real Madrid's Champions League parade – in pictures

Huge crowds gathered to welcome Real Madrid back from their victory in Lisbon. The parade happened shortly after 6am local time Photograph: CURTO DE LA TORRE/AFP/Getty Images

The trophy is proudly displayed at the front of the bus Photograph: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images

Euphoric scenes both on and off the parade bus Photograph: ALBERTO MARTIN/EPA

Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jesé and Fábio Coentrão revel in the occasion Photograph: PEDRO ARMESTRE/AFP/Getty Images

Cibeles Square is the place where Madristas always gather to celebrate major trophies Photograph: CURTO DE LA TORRE/AFP/Getty Images

Gareth Bale and Luka Modric celebrate Photograph: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images

Then Modric bursts into song Photograph: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images

The players emerge onto a special podium and Sergio Ramos presents the trophy to the crowd Photograph: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images

Then it's the turn of Real Madrid's coach Carlo Ancelotti. It's his third Champions League crown as a manager Photograph: ANDREA COMAS/REUTERS