Guti Celebrates Club’s 5,000th Goal
José María “Guti” Gutierrez will join a special list a Real Madrid legends after registering himself as the owner of Real Madrid’s 5,000th goal in the club’s illustrious history.
José María “Guti” Gutierrez will join a special list a Real Madrid legends after registering himself as the owner of Real Madrid’s 5,000th goal in the club’s illustrious history.
The Real Madrid vice-captain has been given the honours of marking the club’s 5,000th goal scored when his deflected left foot strike drew Madrid levelled against Numancia overnight in a match where the eventually won 4-3.
He will thus join a long list of iconic Bernabéu figures to notch up a landmark goal for the club, from Morera (1st ever Real Madrid goal), Leoncito (100th), Alday (500th), Pahiño (1,000th), Gento (2,000th), Juanito (3,000th), Zamorano (4,000th) to Raúl (4,500th).
The 31 year old dedicated the milestone goal to his family and although acknowledging that it was a special occasion, he chose to focus on the team’s victory.
“I dedicate the goal to my family. It’s always special to score, although the important thing was the team’s victory,” he said after the match.
“To score the 5,000th goal is secondary. The main objective was to win infront of our fans."
“We knew Numancia was going to defend a lot and they are a team who take their chances well,” he analysed his opponents.
“As for ourselves, we know have a very difficult month ahead and we must show our true potential,” he added.