The relaxed demeanour and smiles did not make it obvious that Real Madrid are one game away from history.
But as Zinedine Zidane's men arrived in Kiev for Saturday's Uefa Champions League final against Liverpool on Thursday night they were in a relaxed mood.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Marcelo were among the players to smile and acknowledge fans as they reached the hotel they will be staying at.
Real are aiming to be the first side since Bayern Munich in 1976 to lift the European Cup in three successive years.
The game kicks off on Saturday at 10.45pm UAE time.
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[ Ian Hawkey's postcard from Kiev: sunny skies and scorched wallets in store for fans ]
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