96 years since Ricardo Zamora's debut
On October 5, 1930, the legendary goalkeeper played his first official match with our team against Racing de Madrid.
96 years ago, one of the greatest legends of the Real Madrid goal and world football made his debut. Ricardo Zamora played his first official minutes as a madridista on October 5, 1930. It was in the Regional Championship against Racing de Madrid, and our team won 3-2.
Zamora was the goalkeeper for Real Madrid until 1936, during which time he achieved 2 LaLiga titles, 2 Spanish Cups, 1 Regional Championship, and 5 Joint Championships. Nicknamed the Divine, he played 152 official matches as a madridista. His farewell match was unforgettable: the Cup final of 1936 against Barcelona in Mestalla. In that Clásico, his incredible saves were crucial in securing the title.
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