Iker Casillas and Diego López didn't enjoy the homage to Raúl as much as they might have hoped. Against their will they became the central figures in the 'Trofeo Santiago Bernabéu' game, and neither enjoyed the applause or whistles coming from a certain section of the crowd every time either of the keepers was involved.

Unable to avoid this reaction, the game against Al Saad was a nightmare for both of them. Their own time out there was tough, but they were equally upset to see their teammate go out and be judged. The fans were relentless from the moment Casillas handed the armband to Raúl until the last time Diego López was involved.

There was some generous applause that helped them to relax, but there were also audible whistles from a minority. This was something that also unsettled the rest of the squad, according to Spanish TV channel 'La Sexta', which failed to understand the fans' attitude on a day that was supposed to be a celebration.