After becoming Real Madrid’s all-time record goalscorer
with a brace against Sporting Gijon on Sunday evening, Raul pledged
to continue his exploits for the Spanish giants for as long as
possible.
Raul, 31, scored his 308th and 309th goals for Los Merengues to
overtake the great Alfredo Di Stefano who was a key figure in the
Real sides that won five consecutive European Cups between 1956 and
1960.
Since making his debut as a 17-year-old in October 1994, under
coach Jorge Valdano, Raul has been a real icon to the Bernabeu
support and is also Spain’s record goalscorer and the most prolific
player in the history of Uefa competitions and the Champions
League.
But it is his success in surpassing Di Stefano that has given
the cultured forward the most cause for celebration as he becomes a
living legend at one of the most prestigious clubs in world
football.
“I’m happy,” said Raul. “At last I was able to overtake Don
Alfredo.
“Now I’m going to continue scoring the most goals to help Real
Madrid. I leave happy with the victory.”
