The impetus came from Manuel Neuer. When the players of FC Schalke 04 at the border of the penalty area and the ovation of the fans were receiving, he gave Raul a strong shove. For the Spaniard, who was previously in a 2-1 (1-0) had the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Inter Milan again an excellent idea given it a clear signal: it should go to the fans in the stand the north stand, climb sing from where the ultras songs, and celebrate with supporters.
Thus, the 33-year-old striker swung a advertising board, climbed the podium and asked for a megaphone. Only he did not know what to say or sing. Seeking help, he looked around him before a fan for the text of the ritual in his ear whispered. "Schalke forward," Raul yelled. "Fight and win," answered the fans.
"This is a historic moment for us all," Raul said an hour later and still had it emotionally. "I'm just so came here so that we experience such moments" The fact that he and his new club and together with big clubs like Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Manchester United in the semifinals of the Champions League, is for him a confirmation.
Finally, he has never made a secret of the fact that he had long struggled with it before he signed last summer, a two-year contract at Schalke. After 18 years at Real Madrid, during which he has become for the fans of the Royal an idol, he tried again a new challenge. It was a gamble that has paid off.
After initial difficulties in adjusting to the Bundesliga, Spain's recalls in recent months back to Raul, who in 1999 and 2001 top scorer in the Primera Division in 1998, 2000 and in 2002 won the Champions League. "At the moment it's just fun again," confessed the family man. After frustrating years in which he lost to Real his place, he feel currently playing an almost childlike desire to play football, he told the Süddeutsche Zeitung: "I get up every morning and look like a little child on the training.
"The feeling when he enter the stadium with a team, win games and score goals, be hard to beat. Statements that show how large is still his playfulness. And how great was the pressure, he made himself, to refute critics who had geunkt, he had his best time long past. An additional motivation was for him that the great successes of the Spanish national team in recent years have been won without him.
During the 2006 World Cup, his last major tournament, began dismantling Rauls. The Spanish newspapers said that for him the favorite of coach Luis Aragones combination football no more room. As on 7 October 2006, the first qualifying game for the 2008 European decency, he was first nominated not for ten years and 102 caps.
That was all. The European Championship and the 2010 World Cup were won without him. Raul was considered a relic of a bygone era. A categorization that it has very hurt. Therefore, he understands especially the Champions League as a stage on which he can prove the Spanish public that his skills are still good enough for all the highest international level.
On Wednesday he had with his 73rd Europapokaltor in the 45th Minute, the last hopes of the Milan pulverized, they could after the Schalke 5-2 in the first leg at San Siro a week earlier, but create a miracle. His precise pass to Höwedes Benedict (81) then made the greatest success in the club's history Schalke perfect.
"My goal Inter have taken the faith," he said then, explaining that he is now looking forward to the challenge of Manchester United - the English have for the first semi-final on 26 April in Gelsenkirchen compete. The euphoria of the Schalke fans is huge: The game was sold out yesterday in just two and a half hours.
Schalke had a chance and also not against Manchester, said Raul. "Everyone thought we were an easy opponent. But we have shown that it is not so, "he said. But the enthusiasm that prevails at present to Raul has to do not only with his footballing achievements. It is also related that he is a special character.
Modest in appearance, professional and yet close to the people. "He looks at each stage as part of the team," praised coach Ralf Rangnick. Raul's team-mate Christoph Metzelder, who was with him last summer switch from Real to Schalke fell, even enthusiastic: "He has no airs and graces, walks up to everyone.
He belongs to a generation of football players who will die out slowly. "But still the legend lives on Raul. And enjoy the recognition it is given to Schalke. "In Madrid, they go after the final whistle in the cabin. We are pleased with the fans are much closer to the people ", he said:" I like that.
" 
Thus, the 33-year-old striker swung a advertising board, climbed the podium and asked for a megaphone. Only he did not know what to say or sing. Seeking help, he looked around him before a fan for the text of the ritual in his ear whispered. "Schalke forward," Raul yelled. "Fight and win," answered the fans.
"This is a historic moment for us all," Raul said an hour later and still had it emotionally. "I'm just so came here so that we experience such moments" The fact that he and his new club and together with big clubs like Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Manchester United in the semifinals of the Champions League, is for him a confirmation.
Finally, he has never made a secret of the fact that he had long struggled with it before he signed last summer, a two-year contract at Schalke. After 18 years at Real Madrid, during which he has become for the fans of the Royal an idol, he tried again a new challenge. It was a gamble that has paid off.
After initial difficulties in adjusting to the Bundesliga, Spain's recalls in recent months back to Raul, who in 1999 and 2001 top scorer in the Primera Division in 1998, 2000 and in 2002 won the Champions League. "At the moment it's just fun again," confessed the family man. After frustrating years in which he lost to Real his place, he feel currently playing an almost childlike desire to play football, he told the Süddeutsche Zeitung: "I get up every morning and look like a little child on the training.
"The feeling when he enter the stadium with a team, win games and score goals, be hard to beat. Statements that show how large is still his playfulness. And how great was the pressure, he made himself, to refute critics who had geunkt, he had his best time long past. An additional motivation was for him that the great successes of the Spanish national team in recent years have been won without him.
During the 2006 World Cup, his last major tournament, began dismantling Rauls. The Spanish newspapers said that for him the favorite of coach Luis Aragones combination football no more room. As on 7 October 2006, the first qualifying game for the 2008 European decency, he was first nominated not for ten years and 102 caps.
That was all. The European Championship and the 2010 World Cup were won without him. Raul was considered a relic of a bygone era. A categorization that it has very hurt. Therefore, he understands especially the Champions League as a stage on which he can prove the Spanish public that his skills are still good enough for all the highest international level.
On Wednesday he had with his 73rd Europapokaltor in the 45th Minute, the last hopes of the Milan pulverized, they could after the Schalke 5-2 in the first leg at San Siro a week earlier, but create a miracle. His precise pass to Höwedes Benedict (81) then made the greatest success in the club's history Schalke perfect.
"My goal Inter have taken the faith," he said then, explaining that he is now looking forward to the challenge of Manchester United - the English have for the first semi-final on 26 April in Gelsenkirchen compete. The euphoria of the Schalke fans is huge: The game was sold out yesterday in just two and a half hours.
Schalke had a chance and also not against Manchester, said Raul. "Everyone thought we were an easy opponent. But we have shown that it is not so, "he said. But the enthusiasm that prevails at present to Raul has to do not only with his footballing achievements. It is also related that he is a special character.
Modest in appearance, professional and yet close to the people. "He looks at each stage as part of the team," praised coach Ralf Rangnick. Raul's team-mate Christoph Metzelder, who was with him last summer switch from Real to Schalke fell, even enthusiastic: "He has no airs and graces, walks up to everyone.
He belongs to a generation of football players who will die out slowly. "But still the legend lives on Raul. And enjoy the recognition it is given to Schalke. "In Madrid, they go after the final whistle in the cabin. We are pleased with the fans are much closer to the people ", he said:" I like that.
"
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