Gary Lineker is a name synonymous with El Clasico, the legendary rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The former England international famously scored a hat-trick in a 3-2 win for Barcelona against Real Madrid in 1987, making him the last European player to achieve the feat.
Lineker recently opened up about his experience of playing in the El Clasico, and why the referee refused to give him the match ball as a souvenir. He explained that the referee had been instructed not to give away the ball, as it was a special edition made for the match. Lineker said that he was disappointed at the time, but now looks back on it with a smile.
The former striker also spoke about his hat-trick against Real Madrid, saying it was one of the highlights of his career. He recalled how the crowd had gone wild after he scored his third goal and how it felt to be the last European player to achieve such a feat.
Lineker’s memories of El Clasico are sure to bring back fond memories for many football fans, and they can now relive them on BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer. Match of the Day Top 10 is a weekly podcast hosted by Lineker, where he discusses the greatest matches in football history. Fans can also watch the full box set of Match of the Day Top 10 on BBC iPlayer.
Gary Lineker’s memories of El Clasico are sure to evoke nostalgia for many football fans. His hat-trick against Real Madrid in 1987 was one of the highlights of his career, and he remains the last European player to score three goals in a Real Madrid v Barcelona match. Lineker recently opened up about his experience of playing in El Clasico, and why the referee refused to give him the match ball as a souvenir. He explained that the referee had been instructed not to give away the ball, as it was a special edition made for the match.
Football fans can now relive Lineker’s memories of El Clasico on BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer. Match of the Day Top 10 is a weekly podcast hosted by Lineker, where he discusses the greatest matches in football history. Fans can also watch the full box set of Match of the Day Top 10 on BBC iPlayer. So if you’re looking for an entertaining way to reminisce about one of football’s greatest rivalries, then tune in to Match of the Day Top 10 and hear Gary Lineker’s stories of El Clasico.