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"Real Madrid is determined not to renew Raul's contract!" 》

"Raul is leaving Real Madrid!" 》

"Raul's eighteen-year Real Madrid career is coming to an end!" 》

After Real Madrid defeated Malaga, Real Madrid finally determined the issue of Raul's departure.

There has been a lot of fuss about this issue since mid-season.

Raul's departure made Real Madrid fans sad. In fact, they were puzzled as to why Raul left. Couldn't he retire at Real Madrid like Maldini?

To this, no one gave them an answer.

Of course, the media are also speculating on some reasons.

For example, this is a proposal to make room for young Spanish players and to consider Suker's tactical status.

There are also some theories about conflicts between Su Ke and Raul, but these are equivalent to scandals and have not been able to obtain any confirmation.

It is impossible for Real Madrid to put this matter on the table.

Raul and Suk themselves also remained silent about this.

This time, Real Madrid issued a statement, which can be regarded as finalizing the news of Raul's departure.

At the end of the season, Raul will take off his Real Madrid jersey and leave on a free transfer.

Madrid, in a villa in the suburbs.

Accompanied by the bright morning sunshine and the chirping of birds, Raul walked out of the room holding a cup of coffee.

Sitting on a chair in the yard, basking in the sunshine and feeling the coolness of the breeze, I felt unusually peaceful in my heart.

As a professional player, you often compete with yourself.

Those athletes who are entering the final years of their careers always think that they have not aged and still want to maintain the level and condition of their peak years.

At the same time, they want the same treatment.

As everyone knows, in the eyes of many people, they have lost the market compared to young people.

No matter what kind of giant they are, time is their biggest enemy.

Football is a sport that feeds off youth.

When the body's functions begin to decline, the state no longer exists.

Raul is very open-minded in this regard, or in other words, he has to be open-minded.

On the bench, he watched Suker turn the tide in the game again and again. That kind of crazy physical fitness and state, even Raul in his peak period may not be able to achieve it.

What's more, in the last Champions League match, Suker's crazy performance of riding a thousand miles alone when facing Inter Milan.

This is the best demonstration of Su Ke's explosive physical fitness.

That game was also the game that shocked Raul the most. Since then, Raul began to admit that he was getting old.

Many times just this thought will make people feel much more relaxed.

After looking away, he felt that there was no need to compete with himself or torment himself.

“The weather is so nice!”

Raul looked up at the blue sky with a smile on his lips.

A rare sunny day in Madrid!

With such beautiful weather, it would be a waste not to go see a bullfighting show.

As he said, Raul went back to his room and changed his clothes before walking out of the yard.

In front of the Madrid bullring, a bloated middle-aged man waved to Raul.

"Hey! Raul, this way!"

Raul walked over, smiled, patted the other person's big belly, and joked: "You should lose weight, you look almost forty years old."

Looking at this slovenly old teammate, Raul also felt helpless.

Raul and Blanco were teammates in the Real Madrid C team and became close partners from 1992 to 1994.

However, in 1994, Raul successfully gained the favor of the first team, while Blanco ended his career hastily in the C team.

"Why should I lose weight? I'm living a very comfortable life now." Blanco smiled and shrugged: "I provided a few bullfights today, let's see?"

"Walk!"

Raul urged enthusiastically.

Blanco is the bullfighting supplier at the bullring.

Raul and Blanco had two dreams when they were young, one was football and the other was bullfighting.

Raul has said more than once that if he had not chosen football, he might have become a matador.

Blanco also tried his hand at matador work after retiring early.

However, after his calf was pierced by a horn, he could no longer continue this dangerous job.

There were not many people in the bullring on Wednesday, but the atmosphere was very tense.

The matador keeps shaking the red cloth to attract the bull's hatred.

He held a silver-white dagger in his right hand, exuding a cold light.

When the bullfight passed by, the matador pierced the bullfighter's body with lightning speed.

The severe pain stimulated the bullfighting to become even more crazy.

After going back and forth several times, the bullfighting body was already dripping with blood.

On the other hand, the matador still maintained an elegant stance. The dagger in his right hand was soaked in red blood, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any time.

Moo moo!

Bullfight lowered his head, blood flowed into his eyes and turned red, looking even more crazy.

The front hooves were digging at the ground, staring at the red cloth in front of him, and suddenly launched the final sprint.

In an instant, the entire bullring burst into violent cheers.

The matador turned around gracefully, raised his dagger and pierced the bull's neck.

The bullfight rushed all the way, its hooves began to feel weak and weak, and finally slowly fell to the ground.

Blah blah blah blah! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ——

The entire bullring erupted in loud cheers.

This is a wonderful performance for the matador.

Raul and Blanco were among them.

Raul waved his arms excitedly and kept shouting and cheering loudly.

"Awesome, Samuel is definitely the best bullfighter!"

Walking out of the bullring, Raul was also chattering excitedly.

The two walked to the cafe opposite the bullring and sat down. Raul was still mentioning the bullring. It was obvious that he really liked bullfighting.

Blanco took a sip of coffee and suddenly said, "When are you leaving?"

Raul's tone was choked.

He sighed slowly and said, "Can't we talk about happy things?"

"Real Madrid really want you to leave?" Blanco frowned.

Raul has played for Real Madrid for 18 years!

Did you really let him leave like that?

"This is Real Madrid." Raul's smile was a bit bitter: "When you can't continue to help him, it means it's time to leave."

Hey~~~

Blanco sighed and asked, "Have you decided where to go?"

Raul: "I am in contact, there are many teams that want me."

Blanco: "That's because there is no transfer fee. If you are willing to cut your salary, there will be more people who want you."

Raul smiled.

He won't consider taking a pay cut.

Leaving Real Madrid, to some extent, means saying goodbye to your peak self.

This is enough for him to feel uncomfortable, why can't he get corresponding monetary rewards?

“I watched yesterday’s away game against Málaga!”

Blanco said suddenly.

Raul looked at Blanco: "How is it?"

"You want me to tell the truth?" Blanco grinned.

Raul smiled and shrugged: "I'm not that stingy."

"Suker is a monster!" Blanc exaggeratedly circled with his right hand: "There are so many people in the penalty area, which can't restrain Suker. Also, in the Champions League game against Inter Milan, his long distance The running attack is even more nerve-wracking."

"To be honest, man, if you failed in the competition with Su Ke and that led to your departure, there is really no way around it."

"Although you are a good friend of mine and you have sufficient qualifications in Real Madrid," Blanco sighed; "the fans can see Suker's performance this season."

Raul nodded and exhaled slowly: "I recognize Su Ke's strength. In fact, I understand this better than you. I can't say that my departure has nothing to do with Su Ke. But... even in my opinion, Now between me and Su Ke, I would choose Su Ke."

"My only regret is that I couldn't retire here. Although I know the tradition of Real Madrid, I also looked forward to it a little."

Raul's smile was a little bitter: "I still failed!"

Blanco let out a long sigh.

He didn't know how to comfort his friend, so he could only pat him on the shoulder.

"Take care! Man!"

Once people decide to leave, they will miss the past.

So does Raul.

When he decided to leave, the first thing that came to mind was not the Bernabeu Stadium, but a location in the middle corner of Real Madrid's training.

This is the training ground used by the Real Madrid C team.

Nowadays, this place has become a youth training venue, but those buildings are still there, and even the billboards at the door are still standing there.

A white road sign with a sentence written on it.

‘From here to the Bernabeu! ’

The road signs do not lead to the internal roads of the training base, but point far away to the Bernabeu Stadium.

Although, from this location, you can't see the outline of the Bernabeu Stadium at all.

But for every teenager with a dream, the outline of the Bernabeu Stadium has been sketched in their minds, and they will complete their professional debut in a stadium that carries honor and pride with the cheers of tens of thousands of people.

Luck only belongs to a few people.

Raul was lucky because he started his career at the Santiago Bernabeu.

He also played for this club for 18 years.

Stroking this road sign, even though 18 years have passed, it is still as clean as ever. The staff of Real Madrid have maintained it very well.

Raul turned to look at the youth training base. The young guys here were also staring at him eagerly.

Obviously, for them, Raul itself is an unreachable existence.

How many people here can land at the Bernabeu Stadium.

How many people will be frustrated under that huge pressure?

Raul has no chance to pay attention to this.

Turn around and leave silently.

After Raul returned to his home, he lived his daily life as usual.

Although the days in Madrid are visibly shortening.

But to him, it was precious.

At the age of 33, he will leave his hometown and embark on a long journey. It is unknown what his return journey will be and when it will be.

All he can do is bear this!

On the third day of training, Raul's farewell game has been determined.

Real Madrid hopes to return home to hold a farewell ceremony for Raul after the 38th round.

But Raul rejected this proposal and chose the 37th round of home games as his farewell game.

Even if you want to leave, even if you are no longer taken seriously.

But the club still gave the veteran full respect and agreed to his request.

June 9th, the 37th round of the Spanish Primera Division.

Real Madrid faces Athletic Bilbao at home.

In this game, Suker and Raul started together.

At the same time, Guti and Van der Vaart are both on the bench, and they will also get the chance to play in this game.

Of course, the most profound significance of this game is Raul's farewell game.

At the scene, more than 90,000 Real Madrid fans were chanting Raul's name.

This is the last time Raul will wear the captain's armband and the No. 7 shirt at the Bernabeu Stadium.

In this regard, their hearts are filled with sadness.

How they hope that these veterans will not grow old and their youth will not fade away.

In the center circle, Suker stepped on the ball and waited for the kick-off.

Raul on the side suddenly said: "I will cooperate with you like Benzema."

The first sentence made Su Ke stunned for no reason.

Raul turned to look at Suker and smiled: "Don't feel burdened just because it's my farewell game. You can score when you should and don't worry about me."

Su Ke scratched his head and nodded awkwardly.

Raul continued to smile: "I'm going to invite my teammates to a dinner, will you come too?"

Suk blinked: "Can I go?"

His relationship with Raul had been somewhat strained before.

He wasn't sure what Raul meant.

Do you want to let yourself come or not to come?

In response, Raul smiled and said: "The starting point of our conflict is competition. Now I am leaving, won't you come to see me off?"

This is Raul's proactive approach to reconciliation.

Su Ke: "The season is not over yet, so we can't drink in the bar."

Raul couldn't help but laugh.

"Don't worry, I've set the time for the 16th. It's still half a month before the King's Cup final, which is enough for you to recover."

"Then what are you talking about now?"

"I'm afraid you won't come!"

"Do I look so petty?"

"David did say that."

"Beckham! It's your uncle's!"

In a few short words, the past feud was settled.

Raul is about to leave, so there is no need for Su Ke to keep grasping this problem.

Beep!

The whistle blows and the game begins.

Athletic Bilbao's performance this season has been poor. Although they have completed relegation, their overall state is still very bad.

For this reason, Real Madrid also played relatively easily.

In the 21st minute, Suker received a pass from Raul, suddenly pulled a green onion in the crowd, headed the goal, and scored the first goal.

Real Madrid 1:0 Athletic Bilbao.

In the 38th minute, Suker held the ball on the wing and bypassed the opponent's center back with a short rainbow pass to help Raul complete a single shot.

Raul easily pushed the goal to expand the score again.

Real Madrid 2:0 Athletic Bilbao.

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought.

Alonso took advantage of a corner kick and successfully found Suker.

Suker responded with a header, and Raul pushed the ball home again.

Real Madrid 3:0 Athletic Bilbao.

At this time, the referee blows the whistle for substitution.

The fourth official holds up the substitution sign.

Raul goes off and Guti comes on.

In this scene, the entire Bernabeu Stadium fell into bursts of cheers.

More than 90,000 Real Madrid fans chanted Raul's name.

They stretched out their hands and made the same Lord of the Rings gesture that Raul did when celebrating, kissing their fingers and giving the loudest cheers.

There were also some cries mixed in with the cheers.

This veteran who has played for Real Madrid for 18 years is finally leaving the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Real Madrid's King of the Ring Raul will bid farewell to this stadium.

Suk looked at Raul's back with complicated eyes.

He has seen too many farewell and retirement ceremonies.

But whether it is Davor Suker or Maldini.

They all ended their careers where they started.

Their careers are complete!

But not Raul!

He played for Real Madrid for 18 years, but eventually left here.

‘No one can stay at Real Madrid forever’!

What a cruel sentence this is!

Click! Click! Click!

Flashing lights flashed in the stands on all sides.

An inexplicable light shone in Raul's eyes like a lit star.

they seem to be saying

‘Raul, remember this light, don’t forget it, this is the way home! ’

Raul left.

He walked off the field to loud applause and went directly into the tunnel.

At the last moment, Suk vaguely saw Raul's shrugging shoulders.

Tough and tender.

Then there was Captain Steel, whose heart was still full of sadness and bitterness at this moment.

Like a child who has left home.

"Raul! Captain of Real Madrid forever!"

"He ended his 18-year career at Real Madrid. There is no doubt that this is a great and respectable captain!"

Gonzalez's throat was also a little clogged.

He has watched many players' farewell and retirement games.

But only Raul's farewell game was so sad.

"The whole Bernabeu stadium was filled with shouts of Raul's name."

"Remember, this is the sound of the fans missing you.

“The flashbulbs light up the stands, it’s the fans lighting up a strange and dark path for you.”

"Even though I feel reluctant to give up, I still have to say those words!"

"Goodbye! Raul!"

"Goodbye! Captain!"

"Goodbye! Lord of the Rings Forever!"

Raul left.

But Guti and Van der Vaart also entered the game one after another.

Although they don't have as high a status in the team as Raul, the fans still applauded them.

This is the applause they deserve after playing for Real Madrid.

With Raul leaving, Guti and Van der Vaart will also leave soon.

Real Madrid bid farewell to the old era in this cruel way.

Reorganization inherently represents labor pains.

But after the labor pain is over, a new lease of life will emerge.

Raul, Guti and Van der Vaart left one after another.

The first phase of Galaxy Battleship will also completely withdraw from the stage of history.

What followed was an even crazier Galaxy Battleship Phase 2.

A luxury battleship that has learned enough experience and lessons and is ready to soar into the sky!

Real Madrid will also completely enter a new era.

A brand new team was formed with Su Ke as the representative.

Galaxy Battleship 2.0 is about to take off!