On this day in 2005, Jonathan Woodgate endured a Real Madrid debut to forget after finally making his long-awaited first appearance for the Spanish giants.
On this day in 2005, Jonathan Woodgate endured a Real Madrid debut to forget, scoring an own goal before being sent off against Athletic Bilbao.
The England defender had waited more than a year to make his competitive debut after joining Real from Newcastle United, with injuries delaying his first appearance in the famous white shirt.
Despite Woodgate’s nightmare evening, Madrid recovered to claim a 3-1 victory at the Bernabeu.
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