The Real Madrid vice-captain has been given the honours of
marking the club’s 5,000th goal scored when his
deflected left foot strike drew Madrid levelled against Numancia
overnight in a match where the eventually won 4-3.
He will thus join a long list of iconic Bernabéu figures
to notch up a landmark goal for the club, from Morera (1st ever
Real Madrid goal), Leoncito (100th),
Alday (500th), Pahiño (1,000th), Gento (2,000th), Juanito
(3,000th), Zamorano (4,000th) to Raúl (4,500th).
The 31 year old dedicated the milestone goal to his family
and although acknowledging that it was a special occasion, he chose
to focus on the team’s victory.
“I dedicate the goal to my family. It’s always special to
score, although the important thing was the team’s victory,” he
said after the match.
“To score the 5,000th goal is secondary. The
main objective was to win infront of our fans.
“We knew Numancia was going to defend a lot and they are a
team who take their chances well,” he analysed his
opponents.
“As for ourselves, we know have a very difficult month
ahead and we must show our true potential,” he added.
