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Remembering The Moment Ronaldinho Brought The Bernabeu To Its Feet

Remembering The Moment Ronaldinho Brought The Bernabeu To Its Feet

The Barcelona forward produced such an incredible performance that even the Real Madrid fans had to give him a standing ovation.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

Remember Ronaldinho when he played for Barcelona? Of course you do! He was absolutely brilliant!

On the 19th November 2005, the Bernabeu rose to its feet as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, Iker Casillas, shrugged his shoulders, powerless of his genius. Thousands of Real Madrid fans proceeded to applaud Ronaldinho's marvellous individual effort, a rare glimpse of admiration from the often indignant Los Blancos support.


Ronaldinho was unplayable that night. He ducked and weaved through players like never before. The 25-year-old scored two superb individual goals on that brisk November evening as Barcelona romped to victory over their biggest rivals.

Just before the hour mark, Ronaldinho received the ball from Deco at halfway line, skipped past two challenges with ease before firing past Iker Casillas. Los Blancos looked on helpless. In fact, i'd say they looked on in fear, trying to guess 'Dinho's next move.


They were right to be wary. Madrid's defence crumbled as Ronaldinho ran towards them. In a similar turn of events, the Barcelona man took on two defenders on the left to slot home past. 3-0. 'Joga Bonito' cried the Barca fans. It was a moment to cherish for everyone in attendance.

Iconically, a moustached Real Madrid fan, who wore a scarf over his neck, stood up and started cheering what he just had witnessed. Then everyone joined in, in awe of what Ronaldinho had just done.

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Image result for ronaldinho vs real madrid 2005

Samuel Eto'o may have put the visitors ahead just after 15 minutes but his performance dissolved into the unknown, perilous to the Ronaldinho show.

Shortly after the game, Eto'o spoke to Barça TV and his reaction said it all:

"When Ronaldinho scored that goal when he got rid of everyone, even his teammates, I stood there in disbelief, looked to one side and muttered to myself: 'But, what is happening?' It was unbelievable,"

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Image result for ronaldinho etoo

Rather incredibly, Ronaldinho admitted later on that he didn't even realise he was being applauded by the Real Madrid support:

"No, I didn't realise in the moment. I remembered when we arrived to the locker room and everybody was talking about it and I went to check it on the TV.

"Because of the joy of scoring and the celebration, I didn't notice the standing ovation. It's special. Only a few players have had this joy of being acclaimed by the fans of your archrivals in a derby."

What a moment. What a player.

Ronaldinho, ladies and gentlemen.

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Topics: Football News, Ronaldinho, El Clasico, Barcelona, Clasico, Bernabeu, Spanish football, Real Madrid, La Liga