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Iker Casillas' Real Madrid Debut – A Star is Born on 12th September 1999
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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.