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HistoryPhilippe Senderos, a former Arsenal defender, describes the Champions League match at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium against Real Madrid in 2006 as the “most nervous day” of his life. Even before the kickoff, the Swiss was so intimidated by the backdrop that he had to throw up.
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Senderos had to defend against the “Galacticos” in 2006 – Photo: imago images / Ulmer
“I dreamed of playing there”
London With more than 81,000 seats, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is one of the largest soccer stadiums in the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that this temple of Madrid soccer with all its fans can intimidate the opponent. And so it was exactly Philippe Senderos, former defender of Arsenal. On the IN LOCKDOWN podcast, the former Swiss national player spoke about the fact that he was intimidated by the royal land before the Champions League round of 16 with the “Gunners” in 2006.
“My father is Spanish from a place very close to Madrid, that is why he has been cheering for Real Madrid all his life. And that’s why I grew up with Real Madrid, found the club amazing and dreamed of playing there in the future. I remember this game and all night in Bernabéu because it was the day I was the most nervous in my life. I remember throwing up on the field before the game, just before the referee’s whistle blew. ”, the 35-year-old Spaniard looked back at that meeting with the Whites in February 2006.
“One of my best memories”
“I really lived my dream, but the atmosphere and surroundings intimidated me”, Trails honestly admitted. “Playing with Arsenal at the Bernabéu against Real Madrid made my childhood dream come true. I wanted to make it happen and I lived it. That’s one of my best memories as a professional soccer player, even though it was so bad that I had to throw up. ”
Incidentally, Arsenal won 1-0 at Concha Espina thanks to a goal by Thierry Henry against the coaching team. Arsène Wenger secured a 0-0 draw at Highbury at home and thus went on to the next round. The “Gunners” even reached the final in Paris, where those from North London were defeated 1-2 by FC Barcelona.
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