Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas preferred to single out “Spain’s next most important player” Isco after he made his 500th appearance in La Liga.
The veteran custodian reached half a century in the League for Los Blancos during Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Elche, but despite his understandable gratitude at having achieved such a feat, he was quick to switch the onus onto the young midfielder for his performance against the Valencians.
“I’m thankful [to have reached 500th appearances for Madrid],” he said after the match.
“At Madrid, it’s feasible to get these kind of records. At another club, it would have been harder. I hope I make more [records].
“[Raul Gonzalez’s] another legendary Real Madrid player, whose numbers were outrageous. You can never plan [to reach] a particular number, I’ll achieve it slowly.
“[Isco] is Spain’s next most important player, but he has to stay focused because flattery can weaken you.
“At the moment, I’m 34 years old. I’ve been through a lot in the football world, luckily all good.”
