Article
02 July 2009
Laura Navas / Translation by Michael J. O'Donnell
Raul Albiol has chosen to wear the number '18' shirt, which used to belong to Ruben de la Red. Albiol said he will "defend it as best as he can" until the player recovers. "I will give it back to him when he does because it truly belongs to him," he added. Former defenders Rafael Alkorta (2 league titles, 1 Spanish Super Cup) and Aitor Karanka (1 league title, 2 Spanish Super Cups, 3 Champions Leagues, 1 Intercontinental Cup) also wore the same shirt.