September 13th, 1987, marked the dawn of a revolutionary chapter in football, as AC Milan took on Pisa in the opening match of the 1987/88 Serie A season. It wasn’t just any regular season opener. This game signified the start of Arrigo Sacchi’s reign as Milan’s head coach, with the highly anticipated debut of Dutch superstars Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten. What unfolded that day was a glimpse into what would become one of the most dominant teams in football history.
September 12th, 1999. It’s a date that lives in the hearts of Real Madrid fans, the day a young, fearless Iker Casillas first donned the famous white jersey of "Los Blancos" in a La Liga match. The stage was San Mamés, home of Athletic Club—a fortress known for its passionate crowd and tough, no-nonsense football. That evening, an 18-year-old boy from Móstoles, fresh from Real Madrid’s youth academy, made his debut. This moment marked the beginning of a legendary career for one of football’s greatest goalkeepers.