Gregorio Paunero spoke in an interview in its entirety for Real Madrid . Below you the full interview :
How was your first meeting with Santiago Bernabeu ?
- I 'm an inspector , and since 1954 was presented in Madrid delegation Don Pablo Hernández Santiago Coronado . I have not exchanged a single word with him or know him personally . He saw me and said : " Tomorrow at eight I hope that you will be on the Board of Real Madrid in Fronton Vista Alegre " . And so I began and remained in Madrid until 1982 directive . I was twenty- eight years manager at Real Madrid .
Best player you've seen ?
- Di Stefano was the greatest and Genton , who won six European Cups now is Cristiano . Cristiano is the Di Stefano of the XXI century . I think Cristiano will bring us Leagues Champions Trophy after they were made more than ten years without winning it .
How is it possible that Real Madrid win five European Cups in a row ? It is impossible today .
- For Madrid had Di Stefano , Puskás and Genton . Besides other great players . This is why .
- What was the best match ever ?
- Without doubt the best match I have seen in my long life was the 1960 European Cup final in Glasgow . It was the fifth consecutive European Cup Real Madrid . We won 7-3 against Eintracht with four goals from Puskás and Di Stefano three . A fantastic display .
Madrid of Di Stefano or Cristianos ?
- Two great teams in different periods . Real Madrid of Di Stefano was legendary , while Real Madrid Cristianos can be done . I believe that Real Madrid will win this year's league and Copa del Rey final .
Yes Champions League ?
- We have options , but we have a formidable foe : Bayern Guardiola . I think in the final of the Champions Leagues will be Madrid - Bayern Munich , but there are other great teams in the race .
Do you think that Madrid has stored values ?
- Obviously , the players of Real Madrid and Real Madrid have maintained the values of the club .
What is your relationship with Madrid today ?
- Very good , Madrid is part of my life . No one was twenty- eight years as manager of Real Madrid , just me.
What do you think Casillas is not playing as a starter ?
- I am in favor of Casillas , but I can not blame the coach for this . I have my opinion as a partner , but he is imposing Ancelotti . At the Bernabeu I learned that managers should not take part in technical decisions .
To leave Real Madrid after nearly 100 years ?
- NO ! Faith in Real Madrid will be eternal .
