The Real Madrid team looked great in 2005. At least, it was full of big names, especially at the forefront. Wanderlei Luxemburgo, his coach, had to coexist Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, David Beckham, Robinho, or Raùl. A challenge.
In winter, the Merengue are dropped in Liga and sunk on the lawn of Olympique Lyonnais (3-0) during the group stage. The Brazilian technician paid the price and was replaced by Juan Ramón López Caro. With only one goal: to win a new Champions League. However, the adventure will end from the round of 16. The fault of the Gunners and a man: Thierry Henry.
Because if Real Madrid held the shock to Highbury, bringing a 0-0 hopes, he is trapped in the return match to Santiago Bernabeu (0-1) on a dazzling of the French striker. Served in the central backstroke, the former Turinois nevertheless pierced the Madrid defense by eliminating Ronaldo then Alvaro Meija, deposited on a hook, Guti, then Sergio Ramos, who tries to tackle him at the entrance to the surface. In vain.
“Where is Thierry Henry?” »»
The tricolor world champion armed his shot and cheated Iker Casillas. For the 40e The goal of his career in the Champions League, Thierry Henry could hardly dream better. “” This goal is a historic moment in English football, had recently remembered his former teammate Johan Djourou for Eurosport. The way in which he manages to unbalance the Madrid defense, then to hit the left foot … “” This goal remains in memory, had abounded Philippe Senderos. A deliverance, something magnificent. He demonstrated his talent, his speed, his power and his finish. A great striker! It was extraordinary to have it in your team. »»
Robert Pirès does not say anything else. He even considers that this is his best memory in the Champions League.
“The guy, he decides to take the ball, to go alone and to score. I summarized the situation or not? (He laughs.) That goal, he is incredible. For young people who have not seen him, I tell them to go there because this goal is extraordinary, he said in the columns of
The team. Already because Titi, he was very good. And then after, when he decides to take the ball, midfielder, to leave alone … Even we said to ourselves: But what is he doing? Where is he going? In the end, I think they are 3-4 trying to grab it. There is not one that catches him. Even Sergio Ramos, at the end, he puts a tackle, he magnifies him. This is a super important goal because it allows us to win 1-0 (0-0 in the return match in Highbury). And thanks to this goal, we qualify for the quarter-finals. »»
