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Solano: If Real Madrid win the Duodecima, I'll fly their flag from the Consulate

1 month ago  Raphael   Sport News

Spain's consul general in Naples, Jose Luis Solano, has promised to fly the Real Madrid flag from the government building if they go on to win the Champions League again.
Los Blancos are in the city to take on Napoli as they look to secure qualification for the quarter-final.
Having won the tournament last season for a record 11th time, attention is now starting to turn towards a possible Duodecima for Zinedine Zidane's men.
"I have always been a football fan and my team is Real Madrid," he said.
"I remember when they played their first game in Strasbourg and I was there because my father was working there at the time.
"They gave me a pennant which me and my brother had in our rooms for many years and I am looking forward to going on Tuesday as it will be the first time I have been to the Stadio San Paolo.
"I'd have to find one but I can put the Madrid flag in the window if they win the Champions League, although it may depend on who they beat.
"I must explain that some of my family support Atletico so it would bother them to see the team suffer again after losing two finals..."
Despite his role as a prominent Spaniard in the city of Naples, Solano admitted that he never met former Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez during his time in charge of the Partenopei.
"I didn't meet him while he was here but I knew of him and heard about him," he added.
"I know that some people were very critical against him.
"Normally when things aren't going well, the coach is the first person who is looked at. I'm not very competitive but I realise that in football, winning is all that matters."
Although he has yet to visit the San Paolo, Solano did confirm that through his daily dealings with the people of Naples, it is a city where football is at the forefront of many people's lives.
"Italian fans, and even more so Neapolitans, love their football," he continued.
"Perhaps I notice it more because it is a big city and there is only one team.
"You notice it much more than in Madrid, where there are multiple teams but people here live with a lot of energy for their team.
"Knowing Naples like I do, I imagine that the atmosphere on Tuesday night is going to be spectacular."