The day Seedorf almost missed El Clasico because he was playing with journalists

In December 1996, Real Madrid had been aiming for the LaLiga title after failing to qualify for Europe for the second time of their historical past.

Lorenzo Sanz has entrusted Fabio Capello with accountability and supported him by signing plenty of stars, together with Clarence Seedorf.

Capello has constructed a powerful group with Roberto Carlos, Raul, Fernando Redondo and Fernando Hierro.

It labored, however Ronaldo and Barcelona had been coming to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, and the evening earlier than plenty of reporters went to the outdated sports activities metropolis and joined by followers on the lookout for autographs and, in fact, These are totally different instances, and the press sees the gamers each day, typically even speaking of their automobiles.

Seedorf is anxious because he carries muscle discomfort, and he was unsure for the sport in opposition to the Catalans. With the press ready on the locker room door, Seedorf caught his head and waved them via a hallway that led to a tiny press room. ” Do you agree?

“, They requested, and” Will you play tomorrow? “To reassure these involved, he began playing with a ball he was carrying.

Roberto Carlos joined us and even the journalists received concerned. Pass, go … then Seedorf slid on the sand overlaying the bottom and unfold his legs. The stress mounted. Then Capello appeared, Seedorf composed as he and Roberto Carlos disguised what was occurring. The Italian was identified for his tough angle. He seemed the press up and down, however mentioned nothing earlier than main reporters into the press room. Everyone left with out understanding what had occurred to Seedorf. The subsequent day, Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-0 and Los Blancos received the LaLiga title.