The legend of Real Madrid who could coach Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen has a Real Madrid legend on its agenda to take the reins of the team after Erik ten Hag's departure

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The players of Bayer Leverkusen celebrate a goal.
The players of Bayer Leverkusen celebrate a goal.

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23/11/25 21:00:00
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Raúl González Blanco is back in the sights of European football, this time as one of the top candidates to take over the reins at Bayer Leverkusen. The former Real Madrid player, considered a living legend of the White club, is being strongly considered following the abrupt dismissal of Erik ten Hag, who failed to survive beyond the second matchday in the Bundesliga.

The departure of the Dutch coach has left a bitter taste in the German team, which experienced one of its darkest periods under his guidance. Amid uncertainty, Raúl González Blanco's name is beginning to gain consensus as a possible high-profile and future-oriented solution.

Since retiring as a player, Raúl González Blanco has worked intensively on his coaching development, leading Real Madrid's reserve team, Castilla, for several seasons. His time on the sidelines has been characterized by discretion, hard work, and the ability to nurture young talent.

Raúl González Blanco, the new Xabi Alonso

Following the recent success with Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen sees in Raúl González Blanco an opportunity to replicate a formula that brought them immediate rewards. Betting on another former Real Madrid player with tactical knowledge and natural leadership emerges as a logical choice for the club.

Although a final decision has not been made yet, internal discussions within Bayer Leverkusen are seriously considering Raúl González Blanco's candidacy. His calm yet demanding style, combined with his international icon status, place him ahead of other coaches on the list.

Currently without a team, Raúl González Blanco is open to new experiences in the top European coaching seats. After his formative period in Valdebebas, a move to the Bundesliga could represent a significant step in his consolidation as an elite coach.

In recent years, the Bundesliga has proven to be a league conducive to new coaches with fresh ideas, and Raúl González Blanco would fit that profile. His knowledge of European football and his tenure at Real Madrid give him a weight that few can match.

From Germany, there is keen interest in how the discussions evolve, and in Spain, the potential arrival of Raúl González Blanco at one of the historic clubs in the German championship has not gone unnoticed. It would be a new adventure for a man who has experienced football from all angles.

If his move to Bayer Leverkusen materializes, Raúl González Blanco would face a major challenge: lifting the spirits of a shaken squad and restoring competitiveness to a team that cannot afford any more stumbles. The pressure will be high, but not unfamiliar to someone who wore the Real Madrid shirt for over a decade.

Raúl González Blanco remains vigilant, knowing that this opportunity could mark a turning point in his coaching career. European football watches, aware that it is not every day that you have within reach a legend with renewed ambition.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La leyenda del Real Madrid que podría entrenar al Bayer Leverkusen