(Real Madrid in) Chicago has a special place in my heart
Back in 2005, as my high school graduation gift, my father booked us tickets to Real Madrid’s pre-season game against Chivas Guadalajara in Chicago. It was, despite it being an incredibly irrelevant game in Real Madrid’s history, a match I’ll never forget. It was the first time I had ever seen Real Madrid play in person.
Some 19 years later, I’m somewhat desensitized to it. But despite seeing so many big games since, that particular one in 2005 has a special place in my heart. My dad and I watched every Real Madrid game together on the television growing up. Seeing them together in person was extra special. It was, to this day, the only time my father and I watched a Real Madrid match in person together.
That’s why last night’s Managing Madrid Podcast in Chicago was also extra special:
I want to send my gratitude to everyone who came out last night. I also want to thank Relevo’s Jorge Picon, who stopped by and gave some inside insight into Real Madrid’s pre-season. (His cameo is at 1:14:00.)
Yesterday was the start of a busy week. Tonight, we head to Soldier Field for another training session, and also to take in Carlo Ancelotti’s first press conference of the pre-season. Tomorrow, Real Madrid play AC Milan. I’ll be particularly interested to see Endrick, Güler, and some of the Castilla players.
Missed me in Chicago? I’ll be in New York for another podcast on August 4th.
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