Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas has shared his opinion on the top footballers, revealing his preferences in a recent interview while selecting his ultimate El Clasico XI.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in Real Madrid’s history, Casillas made his debut for the club in 1999 and went on to play 725 matches, keeping 264 clean sheets across all competitions. His impressive career at Real Madrid includes winning three Champions League titles, five La Liga titles, one FIFA Club World Cup, and two UEFA Super Cups, among numerous other honors. He was also named Real Madrid’s Goalkeeper of the Season in 2007-08.
In his recent interview with GOAL, Casillas was asked to choose between players from Barcelona and Real Madrid for his ideal El Clasico lineup:
- “Messi or Ronaldo?” “Cristiano.”
- “Pedro or Bale?” “Bale.”
- “David Villa or Benzema?” “Benzema.”
- “Iniesta or Di Maria?” “Di Maria.”
- “Busquets or Khedira?” “Khedira, I’m going to pick all the ones from Madrid.”
- “Modric or Xavi?” “Modric.”
- “Abidal or Coentrao?” “Coentrao.”
- “Pique or Varane?” “Varane.”
- “Mascherano or Ramos?” “Sergio.”
- “Alves or Carvajal?” “Carvajal.”
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Casillas’ selections reflect his loyalty to Real Madrid and highlight his belief in the strength of his former teammates.