Real Madrid legends who left through the back door
From Di Stefano to Casillas, we recount some of the Real Madrid legends who left the club without the goodbye they deserved.
Stunning outfits catch the eye on SI red carpet
Iker Casillas
Casillas, arguably the greatest keeper in Real Madrid's history, left having won three Champions Leagues, five LaLiga titles, and two Copas del Rey.
Foto: PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP
Casillas
Casillas, arguably the greatest keeper in Real Madrid's history, left having won three Champions Leagues, five LaLiga titles, and two Copas del Rey.
Fernando Redondo
During the 2000 elections, Lorenzo Sanz and Florentino Pérez fought for the Real Madrid presidency. Redondo decided to align himself with Sanz and after Florentino Pérez's victory he was sold to Milan.
Fernando Redondo
During the 2000 elections, Lorenzo Sanz and Florentino Pérez fought for the Real Madrid presidency. Redondo decided to align himself with Sanz and after Florentino Pérez's victory he was sold to Milan.
Foto: SEVILLANO
Fernando Redondo
During the 2000 elections, Lorenzo Sanz and Florentino Pérez fought for the Real Madrid presidency. Redondo decided to align himself with Sanz and after Florentino Pérez's victory he was sold to Milan.
Fernando Hierro
Madrid won the league in 2003. The ambition of the board led them to dispense with then coach Vincente del Bosque and captain Ferando Hierro because they weren't considered high-profile enough. Madrid entered a four-year run without titles after the Malag
Foto: FELIPE SEVILLANO / DIARIO AS
Fernando Hierro
Madrid won the league in 2003. The ambition of the board led them to dispense with then coach Vincente del Bosque and captain Ferando Hierro because they weren't considered high-profile enough. Madrid entered a four-year run without titles after the Malag
Foto: FELIPE SEVILLANO / DIARIO AS
Fernando Hierro
Madrid won the league in 2003. The ambition of the board led them to dispense with then coach Vincente del Bosque and captain Ferando Hierro because they weren't considered high-profile enough. Madrid entered a four-year run without titles after the Malag
Foto: KARIM JAAFAR / AFP
Fernando Hierro
Madrid won the league in 2003. The ambition of the board led them to dispense with then coach Vincente del Bosque and captain Ferando Hierro because they weren't considered high-profile enough. Madrid entered a four-year run without titles after the Malag
Foto: KARIM JAAFAR / AFP
Guti
In 2010 Guti announced that he would not renew his contract that ended at the end of that season. He did so and left for Turkish side Besiktas on a free.
Foto: FELIPE SEVILLANO / DIARIO AS
Guti
In 2010 Guti announced that he would not renew his contract that ended at the end of that season. He did so and left for Turkish side Besiktas on a free.
Foto: Dani Pozo / AFP
Guti
In 2010 Guti announced that he would not renew his contract that ended at the end of that season. He did so and left for Turkish side Besiktas on a free.
Foto: PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP
Guti
In 2010 Guti announced that he would not renew his contract that ended at the end of that season. He did so and left for Turkish side Besiktas on a free.
Raúl
One of the club's greatest legends left for Schalke 04 in 2010 . The club wanted to hold a simple press conference for Raúl to say his farewells. But the pressure of the fans who approached the Bernabéu to see their idol for the last time caused them to o
Foto: PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP
Raúl
One of the club's greatest legends left for Schalke 04 in 2010 . The club wanted to hold a simple press conference for Raúl to say his farewells. But the pressure of the fans who approached the Bernabéu to see their idol for the last time caused them to o
Foto: PAUL HANNA / REUTERS
Raúl
One of the club's greatest legends left for Schalke 04 in 2010 . The club wanted to hold a simple press conference for Raúl to say his farewells. But the pressure of the fans who approached the Bernabéu to see their idol for the last time caused them to o
Ronaldo
He left in the winter market of 2007. His constant injuries ruined his last year in Madrid, where he had lost his starting role to Ruud Van Nistelrooy.
Foto: PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP
Ronaldo
He left in the winter market of 2007. His constant injuries ruined his last year in Madrid, where he had lost his starting role to Ruud Van Nistelrooy.
Foto: PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP
Ronaldo
He left in the winter market of 2007. His constant injuries ruined his last year in Madrid, where he had lost his starting role to Ruud Van Nistelrooy.
Foto: PACO SERINELLI / AFP
Ronaldo
He left in the winter market of 2007. His constant injuries ruined his last year in Madrid, where he had lost his starting role to Ruud Van Nistelrooy.
Foto: JESUS RUBIO / DIARIO AS
Luis Figo
The first of the Galactico generation to arrive was also the first to leave. After participating in the pre-season with Madrid, he joined Inter before start of the 2005/06 season.
Foto: PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / DIARIO AS
Luis Figo
The first of the Galactico generation to arrive was also the first to leave. After participating in the pre-season with Madrid, he joined Inter before start of the 2005/06 season.
Foto: JESUS AGUILERA / DIARIO AS
Alfredo Di Stefano
Di Stefano was the greatest football player of the 1950s. In 1964 Madrid lost the final of the European Cup in Vienna to Inter and blamed Di Stefano for his performance. After confronting the coach and president, he went to Espanyol where he played two mo
