As the game in which Elche hosted Real Madrid was coming to an end, fans from the home team stood up and applauded, but not for anyone on their team. Those cheers were for Madrid's midfielder
The 22-year-old Spaniard did not score, but did assist Cristiano Ronaldo in the goal that meant a 2-0 lead for Los Merengues in the 23rd minute of the second half. It was the eighth assist for the former Malaga player this season.
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It was also Ronaldo's 290th goal with his Real Madrid. He is now third on the all-time list and 23 goals behind Raul Gonzalez, who is in the lead. Alfredo Di Stefano is next on the list with 305.
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Casillas played his 500th game with Madrid. The 34-year-old goalkeeper was thankful for reaching that milestone. He knows he’s been through since his debut in September 1999 against Athletic. He had some words of advice for his young teammate.
“We are delighted with him but he must take care, focus on his game and go step by step. Too much flattery can weaken players,” Casillas said referring to
"My evolution doesn't surprise me, I've always believed in myself,"
Fans on Twitter are showing his admiration for the midfielder:
@JOYPAULIAN I agree 100% Isco is at his best. Someone had to step up for the gap left after the trade window and Isco has done just that
— Ryan Schorr (@TheRyGuy9) febrero 23, 2015
Isco performance has been amazing. No wonder Wenger wants him badly before Real Madrid snatched him up. The one that got away.
— Faris Faris Faris (@SuperPareh) febrero 22, 2015
Great performance by @isco_alarcon today! #HalaMadrid
— Mario Martinez (@Mario7Martinez) febrero 22, 2015
Isco with a world class performance
— Joshua Dominguez (@JoshyyDom) febrero 22, 2015
If anyone has a eye for the game will know Isco has been Real Madird best player by far this season.
— king leooooooooooo (@samuellventress) febrero 22, 2015
Its not unusual for Isco to get a standing ovation at an away game in Spain :) #ELCvsRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/i86orWAKb3
— M.A.J (@UltraSuristic) febrero 22, 2015