5 signings that dramatically changed Real Madrid's fortunes
Real Madrid undoubtedly belong in an exclusive class when it comes to ranking the clubs who have been represented by the finest players in the history of the game. Thanks to the impact of these players, the Spanish giants have enjoyed tremendous success over the years.
While some of these superstars joined the club during their rosy periods and had a smooth path to tread, others had to work harder to make their impact felt. These are players who switched to the Santiago Bernabeu while the Spanish giants went through rough patches and managed to help them get back on track.
By doing so, these players have written their names on a special page in the heart of the Los Blancos faithful. That said, let's take a look at five signings who have managed to change Real Madrid's fortunes over the years. They are as follows:
#5 Paco Gento - Racing Santander to Real Madrid
Real Madrid have legends who are greater than some top clubs in Europe and Paco Gento is one of them.
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Paco Gento is widely regarded not only as one of Real Madrid's finest players ever but also one of the greatest names in Spanish football history. The former Los Blancos winger spent most of his club career at the Santiago Bernabeu, helping in making the club one of the strongest forces in Europe.
The Spaniard represented Los Blancos between 1953 and 1972, playing a whopping 523 games and recording 159 goals and three assists to his name, as per Tranfermarkt. Paco Gento also helped Los Blancos claim a whopping 21 honors, including 12 La Liga titles and six European Cups.
#4 Ferenc Puskas - Budapest Honved to Real Madrid
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Ferenc Puskas is well-known for scoring some of the most beautiful goals ever seen in the history of the game. It's worth noting that the famous Puskas award, which is presented to the player who scores the finest goal in world football every season, is named after the Hungarian.
In addition, Puskas holds the record for the most goals scored by a Real Madrid player in a single Copa del Rey tournament (15). He also holds the record for the most goals scored by a Los Blancos player in a single La Liga match (6). He will certainly be remembered as one of the finest players in the history of the sport in the years to come.