Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey last 32 match against Talavera will be remembered not only for the result, but also for the deeply emotional moments it brought to the club’s academy.
For two young players shaped by La Fabrica, the night marked the reward of years of hard work, patience and belief.
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One of the most compelling stories is that of David Jimenez, who finally made his way to the first team after spending an incredible 13 seasons in Real Madrid’s youth system.
After the game, the young defender struggled to hide his emotions as he recalled the moment. He described the feeling this way: “I was probably the happiest kid in the world.
“This is a dream come true. I want to thank the coach, the coaching staff and all the players for welcoming me so warmly.”
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Jimenez also admitted that initial nerves were inevitable. Making his debut for Real Madrid was anything but an uneventful experience, especially in a competitive knockout stage.
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Looking back on those first moments, he explains, “I was nervous. But as time went on, I started to relax. I’m very happy with my debut and the team’s victory.”
Real Madrid defeated Talavera in the Copa del Rey. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
At the end of the night, he left with a personal memento that will stay with him forever. His teammates signed his game jersey, a move that emphasized the unity within the team.
Jimenez revealed he plans to hang it in his room “So I can see it every day” Turn this shirt into a daily reminder that a lifelong dream has been achieved.
Jorge Sestero takes the stage
Jimenez isn’t the only academy product to experience this feeling. Another La Fabrica graduate, Jorge Cestero, also made his first-team debut.
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Looking back on his moment, he said: “This is the dream of every Real Madrid kid. It has come true and I am the happiest kid in the world.
“I was a little nervous, but I was really looking forward to going there. I quickly changed my clothes and flew out.”
In addition, Sestero also talked about the players who influenced his development, saying Casemiro and Toni Kroos are the two figures he has studied most closely over the years.
Source: Real Madrid TV
