74 years since Di Stéfano's first match at the Bernabéu
On March 28, 1952, Real Madrid's Golden Jubilee tournament began, during which La Saeta Rubia was the standout player with Millonarios.
74 years ago, to commemorate its Golden Jubilee, Real Madrid organized, among other events, an international football tournament. The celebration of the club's fifty-year anniversary would lead to the discovery of the most important player in Real Madrid's history. The Swedish team Norrköping and Millonarios from Bogotá, where Di Stéfano played, were invited to this triangular tournament. The opening match took place on March 28 between the two teams.
This match marked the legend's first game at the Nuevo Estadio de Chamartín. La Saeta Rubia showcased his talent to his future audience by being one of the standout players of the match and a key piece in helping his team secure a 2-2 draw.
Spectacular against Real Madrid
Two days later, on March 30, Di Stéfano once again delivered a footballing masterclass in front of Real Madrid fans. Millonarios defeated our team 2-4, with two goals from the Argentine, and claimed the Golden Jubilee tournament. Real Madrid thus discovered the player who would go on to change its history.