Ronaldinho is one of very few rival players who have received a standing ovation from Real Madrid fans, and he has now spoken about the night the Santiago Bernabeu applauded the magic he produced on the pitch.
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The former FC Barcelona superstar had one of the best games of his career when he scored a brace in Los Blancos' backyard in 2005.
Samuel Eto'o had given the Catalan giants the lead after 15 minutes, and the Ronaldinho show began in the second half. Two mesmerising goals after runs through the Real defence left both opposition players and fans in awe, and put the game to bed.
"I am very proud. When it happened, ?I barely noticed what was happening. I just scored and celebrated," he told FourFourTwo.
"As far as I know, only Maradona got that, too, in Madrid. I was twice as happy to know my hero in football was the last to have that honour at the Bernabeu.
"I've talked to Maradona about that moment and shared notes. It's a great memory."
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Andres Iniesta followed in the footsteps of Maradona and Ronaldinho when he received a standing ovation from the home support during FC Barcelona's 4-0 humiliation of their bitter rivals in November.
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