Happy Birthday Gento!

One of our great legends, Gento, turns 81 today. He’s the only player to have won 6(!!!!!!) European Cups. He began his career with Racing Santander staying for one season (1952-1953). He joined Real Madrid the next season where he played from 1953-1971 until his retirement. He also played for Spain and Spain B. After  his playing career, he went on to coach. 

Real Madrid Champions League Microsite

Oooh, this is fantastic! Real Madrid has created a special microsite which details the history of all of our previous nine European Cups. It’s got the stories, pictures, stats, etc. It even has a countdown clock to this year’s final. Yikes! I’m getting so nervous. What a great resource! I really hope they leave it up permanently.

– Lozil

Carlo Presser, Call Ups & A History Lesson

The Mister the press today. He seemed relaxed and ready for the last match of the Liga.

Rest In Peace: Marcos Alonso Imaz (Marquitos)

Sad news on Real’s 110th anniversary… Defender Marquitos who made 154 appearances for Los Blancos from 1954-1962 has passed away in Santander at the age of 78.