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Ricardo Gallego

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ИИ

Ricardo Gallego is a former Spanish footballer known for his role as a midfielder.

Gallego played a total of 250 matches for Real Madrid, winning four La Liga titles during his tenure.

He earned 42 caps for the Spain national team, debuting in a friendly match against Scotland in 1982.

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Биография

Early Life

Ricardo Gallego Redondo, born in Madrid, Spain, emerged from the prestigious youth system of Real Madrid, where he honed his skills as a midfielder. His early promise was evident as he quickly made his mark in the first team, showcasing both physical prowess and technical ability.

Career

Gallego's professional career began with Real Madrid, where he played from 1980 to 1989. During his time at the club, he became a key player, participating in 250 top-division matches and contributing to the team's impressive haul of four La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey victories, and two consecutive UEFA Cups in the mid-1980s. His career was tragically cut short in 1987 due to a severe knee injury sustained during a match against Athletic Bilbao.

After a brief stint with Udinese Calcio in Italy, Gallego returned to Spain, playing for Rayo Vallecano from 1990 to 1992, where he helped the team achieve promotion to a higher division before retiring at the age of 33. Following his playing career, he transitioned into management, taking on directorial roles at both Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano.

International Career

On the international stage, Gallego represented Spain 42 times, making his debut in a friendly match against Scotland in 1982. He played a significant role in the UEFA Euro 1984, where Spain finished as runners-up, and the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He concluded his international career after Euro 88. In 2011, he reunited with former teammate José Antonio Camacho to serve as an assistant coach for the China national team, marking his return to football in a different capacity.

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Карьера и клубы

International career

Gallego played 42 times for Spain, his debut coming in a friendly prior to the impending FIFA World Cup on home soil, a 24 February 1982 victory over Scotland: after replacing FC Barcelona's Víctor Muñoz in the second half, he closed the score at 3–0. After being used only once in that tournament, Gallego became a nuclear defensive player in the next two competitions: UEFA Euro 1984 (a runner-up finish) and the 1986 FIFA World Cup, retiring from international play after Euro 88. In mid-August 2011, he reunited with his former Spain and Real Madrid teammate José Antonio Camacho, acting as his assistant in the China national team.

International goals

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Club career

A product of La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid's youth system, Madrid-born Gallego made a quick impression with the first team, appearing in 26 matches in his first year and being a midfield mainstay the following seasons as he totalled 250 top-division matches with the conquest of, among others, four leagues, two Copa del Rey and consecutive UEFA Cups (1985–86); blessed with physical and technical ability alike, he could operate with equal efficiency as sweeper. In the 1986–87 campaign, Gallego contributed 37 appearances and two goals (more than 3,000 minutes) as Real Madrid won the national championship, also reaching the semi-finals of the domestic cup. On 15 March 1987, however, he landed on Miguel de Andrés' knee, and the Athletic Bilbao player ended his career after that game, a 2–1 win at the San Mamés Stadium. Following a brief spell with Italy's Udinese Calcio, Gallego returned to Spain and the Spanish capital, spending one season with Rayo Vallecano in the Segunda División and achieving promotion. Retiring at 33, he then worked with his first and last clubs in directorial capacities.

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