“Real Madrid players looked at each other and didn’t believe it”

ANDl real Madridstill in the spotlight of controversy with the referee, will visit Gran Canaria tomorrow to meet UD Las Palmas. The anticipation is complete. Not only because of the visit of a title contender, but also because of the excellent season that the Canarian team is having. “I ask the fans to come in yellow T-shirts, not white.” Garcia Pimienta He had already made this call to add even more passion to the magical game for the island. His people will respond with a grand entrance to the 7 Palmas site.

The coach wants the current stadium to be able to experience some of the purity that the old Island Stadium conveyed. Real Madrid fell there for the last time. You’ll have to go back to October 3, 2001. Alberto Moleiro, for example, would have been born two years later. “It will be remembered as one of the greatest nights in the history of the Island,” recalls Angel Lopez, who was in charge of covering the invasions that sixth day Solari.

Las Palmas won 4-2, but it was far from a comfortable match. However, the Yellows took an early lead thanks to a goal from Pablo Lago: “I still remember that game like it was yesterday. It was a brilliant game. Edu Alonso it ends Orlando, and I took advantage of this to score first. I will never forget that goal,” recalls the current Burgos assistant coach, who spoke to MARCA a few hours before the game against Burgos. Leganes in Butarque. Real Madrid scored Munitis but Jorge Larena gave the Canaries the lead again from the penalty spot. It wasn’t long before Zinedine Zidane’s superb free-kick goal brought in the break.

Pablo Lago celebrates his goal

Ruben Castro’s first big night

The script has not yet been written. Fernando Vazquez, Las Palmas coach, left a surprise card on the bench. Because this night has a name Ruben Castro. The 20-year-old has come out on top after making two First Division debuts. “It was his first goal in the First Division. But that night Ruben did what he had been doing for over 20 years,” he admits with a laugh. Pablo Lago. Gaspar Rosi asked the Onda Cero microphones for a “dictionary” to list the youth team’s second goal, because “spectacular, excellent, wonderful and magnificent” was not enough for him. Vaseline from the center of the field caught the player too far ahead. Iker Casillas.

Hoshiko visits MARCA from Hellin. The La Mancha resident was substituted at half-time and saw the goal from the bench: “It wasn’t a coincidence because he kicked very well with both feet and had a bad idea in front of goal. This was done by a 20 year old boy. It was a delight. This surprised me. Casillas and Real Madrid in general, because no one expected such a defeat on the island,” he explains.

The Magic of the Island Stadium

“The Madrid players looked at each other. They couldn’t believe it,” admits Angel. Also Pablo Lago remember that old stadium feel: “Island Island was a caldera. real Madrid They looked stunned by the scene. The fans have been waiting for such a match for a long time.” To hurt Real Madrid, without a doubt, the atmosphere must be better. Not only on the field, but also in the stands. That reflection that Garcia made Pepper after beating Rayo, it wasn’t free. Getting back to what the Island was could be one of the keys. “The stadium was able to support the team. This gave an extra point. When the fans pressed, it felt like the ground was moving,” Hoziko recalls.

The island island was a cauldron.

Pablo Lago

Opportunities in Las Palmas

Three former yellow players agree that UD has options to hurt Real Madrid. “Palm trees He is having a brilliant season with the locals. I like to watch UD games because their style of play is very attractive,” explains Pablo Lago. He also keeps an eye on the yellow team from afar. Josicor: “Everything is working out for him now. “Madrid have a great team, but Las Palmas can hurt them.” The key to Angel Lopez It’s about the emotional factor: “To beat a team like this you need a spectacular day. May everything work out for you and may they have a bad day.” The Gran Canarian, who will miss the best footballer of the whites: “For Las Palmas it is fantastic that he will not come.” Bellingham, because he has impressive numbers. But it’s offensive to the viewer,” he says.