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Former Real Madrid goalkeeper shares heartfelt memories of Cristiano Ronaldo – ‘Ask him for anything and he will give’
Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Kiko Casilla has opened up about his time sharing the dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo, offering fans a glimpse into the Portuguese star’s kindness off the pitch.
Casilla, who played three seasons with Ronaldo at Real Madrid, could not hide his admiration.
“He’s a phenomenon, a superhuman person who helps even the last kid who comes up through the youth academy. Ask him for anything and he will give it to you,” he told El After de Post United, as quoted by MARCA.
Ronaldo’s kindness
One story Casilla shared perfectly captured Ronaldo’s generosity.
During a pre-season trip to the United States, Ronaldo surprised the entire Real Madrid staff, including physiotherapists, security guards, and other team members, by buying them all the latest iPhone and Apple Watch.
“There are details like that he doesn’t mention himself, because it doesn’t make sense to brag about them. He’s a person who likes to thank everyone around him,” Casilla explained.
On his Real Madrid journey
Casilla also reflected on his personal journey and the surreal experience of training alongside his childhood idol, Iker Casillas.
“When I was little, my room was full of Casillas posters. When I trained with Iker, it was crazy for me,” he admitted.
He also recalled how Real Madrid’s dressing room transformed under coach Zinedine Zidane.
“When Zidane arrived, with the presence he had and everything he represented, Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema stepped up so as not to let him down,” Casilla shared, underlining the respect Zidane commanded from the squad.
The former goalkeeper also spoke fondly of the unique energy surrounding Real Madrid, especially in the Champions League.
“The aura and DNA of Real Madrid are inexplicable. You knew those beasts in the Champions League had a change of heart and were going to crush their opponents,” he concluded.
Casilla even looked back on his brave days as a youngster in Barcelona, wearing his Espanyol shirt to school despite knowing it wouldn’t be well-received. His stories show just how deep his passion for football runs—and how unforgettable his time at Real Madrid was.
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
