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Schalke's Raul: I want Real Madrid to win the treble this season
The legendary forward has admitted that he wants his former club to win all competitions it competes in this campaign and he believes Jose Mourinho's work is paying off
Jan 12, 2012 7:05:00 AM
By Stefan Coerts
Raul Gonzalez - Schalke 04
Schalke attacker Raul hopes that Spanish giants Real Madrid will win the Champions League, La Liga and the Copa del Rey in the 2011-12 campaign.
The 34-year-old made over 500 official appearances for los Blancos before leaving the club for Schalke in the summer of 2010, and he still has warm feelings for the club where he rose to prominence.
"I want Real Madrid to win it all in 2011-12. The Champions League, La Liga and the Copa del Rey," Raul was quoted as saying by AS. "I think they can win the Champions League. Why not? There are two favourites in my opinion. Barcelona and Real Madrid.
"I watch all their games and Jose Mourinho's work is paying off. The squad hasn't changed much, but they're making steps forward. They have become more competitive and sit top of the league table."
Real Madrid currently holds a five-point lead over Barcelona in the Primera Division standings. The nine-time European Cup winners will face CSKA Moscow in the last 16 of the Champions League.
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The 34-year-old made over 500 official appearances for los Blancos before leaving the club for Schalke in the summer of 2010, and he still has warm feelings for the club where he rose to prominence.
"I want Real Madrid to win it all in 2011-12. The Champions League, La Liga and the Copa del Rey," Raul was quoted as saying by AS. "I think they can win the Champions League. Why not? There are two favourites in my opinion. Barcelona and Real Madrid.
"I watch all their games and Jose Mourinho's work is paying off. The squad hasn't changed much, but they're making steps forward. They have become more competitive and sit top of the league table."
Real Madrid currently holds a five-point lead over Barcelona in the Primera Division standings. The nine-time European Cup winners will face CSKA Moscow in the last 16 of the Champions League.
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