Raul Garcia and Juanfran felt at home
Both players played for Osasuna and left great memories in Pamplona thanks to their good performance in the lands of Navarra.
Juanfran and Raul Garcia arrived at El Sadar stadium and felt at home. The two Atletico players played for Osasuna for many seasons and became very dear to the home fans.
THE STAT
- 8
- Is the number of goals scored by Raul Garcia this season
Raul Garcia, raised in the Osasuna youth academy was a vitally important in José Luis Mendilibar’s team last season during loan move back to his hometown club. His 11 goals in the domestic championship were crucial for Osasuna. Simeone took note of his qualities and placed his confidence in him and Raul is taking care of returning to gesture. The midfielder, 26, has got 8 goals in total so far this season, making him the third top scorer.
The same love was shown to Juanfran who played in Pamplona in the 2006/2007 season as a prelude to Atlético. After more than 100 games for the club, Juanfran will never forget his time at the club where his goal against Real Madrid in the 2008/2009, help seal survival in the top flight.