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David Beckham made his final Real Madrid appearance on this day 15 years ago.
A pivotal part of the first ‘Galactico’ era at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, the England star completed a big-money move from Manchester United and alongside the likes of Luis Figo, Fabio Cannavaro and many others represented a vision of glamour and glitz under president Florentino Perez.
Beckham - or Golden Balls as he was affectionately known - arrived in Spain in 2003 and lasted four years before a switch to MLS outfit LA Galaxy. He won La Liga in his final season with Los Blancos - claiming the title on his final appearance in 3-1 victory against RCD Mallorca in 2007, with Real only beating fierce rivals Barcelona courtesy of their superior head-to-head record.
takes a look at the team that Beckham lined up alongside that day on the 15th anniversary of the game.
An undisputed Real Madrid icon, Casillas kicked-off his career with the Spanish giants having progressed through the club’s famed La Fabrica youth system. Handed his debut for the club in the 1999/00 season, he remained as a regular until his eventual departure in 2015.
Whilst the Spaniard could have retired having earned an endless list of silverware with Real - including three Champions League - he elected to extend his