Tomas roncero zidane biography
The jinx of Roncero attacks again: He predicted a 'sextet' of Real Madrid
The Glass of the King 2019-20 has confirmed like the tournament of the surprises, and this Thursday said goodbye to Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. After the farewell of Valencia champion the past Tuesday, the two big favourites were deleted by Real Sociedad and Athletic Club, that remained with the poster of main applicants to the title -with permission of the rest- after his victories in Santiago Bernabéu and Saint Mamés.
The triumph of the 'txuri-urdin' in the capital was very commented, because the whites were in series from did months. In spite of the doubts with which started the course, Zinedine Zidane had given back the solidity to the team, consolidated like leader of LaLiga, with good feelings in the competition of the 'KO' and reinforced after a Supercopa of Spain to which arrived as invited and in which it finish proclaiming champion.
Precisely, after the conquest of Saudi Arabia spoke Tomás Roncero, grown by the hit on the table of the 'merengues'. The tertuliano of 'The Chiringuito' made an analysis of the championship in the newspaper 'ACE' and shared it in the social networks, where expressed his immoderate joy and did to suspect to the fans madridistas and to all his opponents. Once again, his brave prognosis finish gafando to the team.
And it is that the ciudadrealeño follows dreaming with an attainment that only have obtained the culés in the history of the Spanish football, since between 2008 and 2009 did with the six trophies to which aspired. League, Glass, Champions, Supercopas and World-wide of Clubs: "The Sextete. It is not prank. The only team that can aspire in 2020 to win six titles is the one of Zidane. By in front they are the challenges of LaLiga, the Glass of Rey and the Champions".
"And if it wins the 14ª in Istanbul, would remain the Supercopa of Europe and the World-wide of Clubs. With Zidane to the control, to see who says me that it is an Zinedine Zidane is the straw that Real Madrid are clutching at right now in their eagerness to rescue a positive smile before the imminent visit of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. When the Champions League Last 16 draw was made in December, Los Blancos fans were looking forward to crossing swords with the Premier League champions. By then they had already been taken off their title-retaining stride by rivals United and their Spanish coach seemed to be showing signs of fatigue. Madrid, in contrast, were fresh from an impressive showing against PSG at the Bernabéu and winning in Bruges with room to spare, thanks to goals from Vinicius, Rodrygo and Modric. It seemed then a very palatable fixture, and one that carried the bonus of eliminating Guardiola's team. This has always had an extra emotional boost to Real Madrid, following his time as a Barça player, and then increased rivalry after his spell as coach of the culés. Full screen But the reaction from City (despite being too far from the Premier League summit, but having consolidated second place) and their recent strong performances contrasting with the five points that Madrid has dropped in LaLiga against Celta and Levante, could see the wounds of the Copa exit to La Real torn apart if the Spanish side are knocked out on the Paseo de la Castellana. But those clouds that float over the Bernabéu on the eve of the massive duel with City allow cracks for rays of light to break through, as hope persists based on their manager's history in the top club competition on the continent. Zidane already won it as a player in Glasgow (the ninth, La Novena, clinched by the perfectly timed volley from his left boot) and then as an assistant to Ancelotti La Décima was secured. What then came put his name into the managerial record books. As first team coach he has been infallible, taking his side through Diario AS journalist, and self-confessed number one Real Madrid fan, Tomás Roncero sat down and considered his ideal starting team from all those players that have won a European Cup or Champions League trophy in the famous white. There were many to choose from... Miracle keeper: Iker Casillas One of the heroes of the ninth European Cup in Glasgow with key saves in the dying minutes against Bayer Leverkusen. San Iker notched up 167 games in the competition and is the best stopper I've seen with my own eyes in the famous Madrid shirt. Tireless right-back: Dani Carvajal Along with Míchel Salgado, Carvajal represents the triumph of the Madrid youth set-up, and will play his fourth Champions League final in Kiev. Full screen Marshal at the back: José Santamaría Winner of the third, fourth and fifth title, this Uruguayan was a natural leader and had bags of personality. The hero of la Décima (both in the final and semi-final) and then a key element of the subsequent Undécima, and Duodécima, Sergio is a great captain, the alfa-male of the current squad. Explosive left-back: Roberto Carlos A Brazilian powerhouse who formed an integral part of the seventh, eighth and ninth titles. His speed up and down the left flank and his rocket-fuelled strikes will have him always considered as a Real Madrid legend. Full screen Midfield lungs: Pirri Los Blancos' spirit and fight personified, winner of the famous 1966 cup of the Ye-Yés. Magician: Zinedine Zidane The current manager looking to make history but in his day was at times unplayable. Will always be remembered for that Hampden goal. Merci, Zizou. Killer attacker: Cristiano Ronaldo His record-breaking stats speak for themselves. Leading light: Alfredo Di Stéfano The best player of all time (even my father agrees!) Little canno The Brazilian may have left the Santiago Bernabéu behind but he retains fond memories of Champions League nights in the Spanish capital. Although he left the club back in the summer of 2022, it is clear that Casemiro will forever have a special place in his heart for Real Madrid. The Brazilian midfielder spent a decade with Madrid before his move to Manchester United, picking up an incredible trophy haul during his time in the Spanish capital. Three LaLiga titles, a Copa del Rey, three Supercopa de España and three FIFA Club World Cups would be an impressive collection for any player. But it is in the Champions League that Casemiro, and the great Madrid teams that he was a part of, really made history. Casemiro won five Champions League titles during a glittering career with Real Madrid. For context, that is as many as Barcelona have won across the entire 69-year history of the competition. With Real Madrid preparing for another famous European night at the Bernabéu on Wednesday, Our Real Madrid expert Tomás Roncero spoke to Casemiro about his time in Spain, that incredible European record and his links with Madrid. The first topic of conversation? We had to get the Brazilian’s thoughts on that remarkable Champions League win over Manchester City last week, another incredible night in Madrid’s rich European history... Casemiro: “Of course. These are the kinds of games that are exciting to watch for those of us who love football.” “Not all of them, but I watch many. I like to follow them. That said, the games in Spain are played very late. When they’re at night, sometimes I’m already going to bed to rest. But I follow as many as I can, of course.” “It wasn’t a surprise for me. Madrid does th
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