Description
GOD HIMSELF WOULD HAVE TO COME DOWN AND EXPLAIN IT
Book summary
This book is a passionate and detailed account of Real Madrid's conquest of their fourteenth Champions League title. Through the pen of Ramón Álvarez de Mon, the reader relives the epic comebacks experienced at the Santiago Bernabéu between March and May 2022, from the knockout tie against PSG to the final. More than just a sports chronicle, the work explores the almost inexplicable nature of those triumphs, offering a reflection on the epic, destiny, and the identity of a club that defies the logic of modern football.
What is it about?
The book delves into Real Madrid's journey during the 2021-2022 Champions League campaign, focusing on the decisive knockout rounds that led the team to lift their fourteenth title. Building on Carlos Martínez's iconic commentary, the author reconstructs the key moments: Karim Benzema's goal against PSG, Rodrygo's goal against Manchester City, and other nights of epic comebacks. The work does not limit itself to describing the matches, but analyzes the emotional and symbolic context of each feat, questioning how a team can overcome the most extreme adversities time and time again in a setting as unique as the Bernabéu. It is a tribute to the narrative of the impossible turned into reality.
Main themes
- The sporting epic and the construction of Real Madrid's legend in the European Cup.
- The concept of the comeback as a hallmark and an almost supernatural phenomenon in football.
- The relationship between the club, its stadium (Santiago Bernabéu), and the history of the competition.
- The tension between footballing rationalism and the narrative of the unpredictable or miraculous.
- An analysis of specific historical moments from the 2021-2022 season.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at football fans in general and, especially, at Real Madrid supporters who wish to relive the conquest of the Fourteenth Champions League in detail and with emotion. It will also be of interest to readers attracted to sports chronicles that transcend mere statistics to delve into the symbolism and narrative of the great milestones of the beautiful game.
What this book offers
- A detailed and emotional account of the comebacks that defined the Fourteenth Champions League, beyond television highlights.
- A unique perspective that connects the sporting events with the mystique and history of the club.
- The opportunity to understand why certain footballing events are considered "inexplicable" by conventional logic.
- An analysis that enriches the experience of having lived through those matches or allows those who did not witness them to understand their significance.
Technical specifications
- Author: ALVAREZ DE MON, RAMON
- Publisher: Corner
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: FOOTBALL
- Collection: CORNER
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: July 2022
- Number of pages: 200
- Weight: 334 g
Editorial review
A work that captures the essence of one of Real Madrid's most memorable campaigns in Europe. Ramón Álvarez de Mon succeeds in transforming a sports chronicle into a story of high emotional voltage, ideal for those seeking to understand the phenomenon of comebacks from an almost literary perspective. Its value lies in the ability to convey the unique atmosphere of the Bernabéu and the feeling that, in football, reality sometimes surpasses fiction.