Real Madrid's greatest European Cup XI - Tomás Roncero

Diario AS journalist, and self-confessed number one Real Madrid fan, Tomás Roncero sat down and considered his ideal starting team from all those players that have won a European Cup or Champions League trophy in the famous white. There were many to choose from...

Real Madrid's all-time Euro XI

Miracle keeper: Iker Casillas

One of the heroes of the ninth European Cup in Glasgow with key saves in the dying minutes against Bayer Leverkusen. San Iker notched up 167 games in the competition and is the best stopper I've seen with my own eyes in the famous Madrid shirt.

Tireless right-back: Dani Carvajal

Along with Míchel Salgado, Carvajal represents the triumph of the Madrid youth set-up, and will play his fourth Champions League final in Kiev.

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Marshal at the back: José Santamaría

Winner of the third, fourth and fifth title, this Uruguayan was a natural leader and had bags of personality. 

The hero of la Décima (both in the final and semi-final) and then a key element of the subsequent Undécima, and Duodécima, Sergio is a great captain, the alfa-male of the current squad.

Explosive left-back: Roberto Carlos

A Brazilian powerhouse who formed an integral part of the seventh, eighth and ninth titles. His speed up and down the left flank and his rocket-fuelled strikes will have him always considered as a Real Madrid legend.

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Midfield lungs: Pirri

Los Blancos' spirit and fight personified, winner of the famous 1966 cup of the Ye-Yés.

Magician: Zinedine Zidane

The current manager looking to make history but in his day was at times unplayable. Will always be remembered for that Hampden goal. Merci, Zizou.

Killer attacker: Cristiano Ronaldo

His record-breaking stats speak for themselves.

Leading light: Alfredo Di Stéfano

The best player of all time (even my father agrees!)

Little cannon: Ferenc Puskas

The only player in the world with six European Cup replicas in his living room.

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