Blanco Stays Put: No U-Turn Back to Real Madrid

Blanco: No Return in the Cards

Antonio Blanco, a Spanish midfielder and Real Madrid academy graduate, expresses pride in his path with Deportivo Alavés and clearly states he is not considering a return to the royal club, despite his roots there.

In an interview with Estadio Deportivo, Blanco said the idea of coming back has faded. He feels settled, confident, and focused on performing week after week rather than revisiting the past.

He added that the future is unpredictable, but what matters is consistent performance. Only with steady displays will the next steps reveal themselves, without nostalgia driving decisions.

The Andalusian midfielder acknowledged the difficulty of breaking into Real Madrid's first team, noting that academy talent alone is not enough without favorable conditions and timing.

He cited the recent example of a rising academy player who benefited from injuries in defense, opening a door to first-team opportunities and illustrating how chances arise unpredictably.

Blanco also praised the current strength of Madrid's youth, highlighting a promising left-back from the Alavés setup with a very bright future ahead.

Context and Future Outlook

Looking ahead, Blanco emphasizes weekly performance over speculation, a mindset he says helps him stay grounded at Alavés and focused on continual growth with the club.

And if Madrid ever reappears on his radar, he jokes that it would require more than nostalgia perhaps a time machine and a matching contract, which he does not currently possess.

Punchline 1: If nostalgia paid salaries, Blanco would already be back at the Bernabéu; instead, he’s cashing in on consistency and hard work.

Punchline 2: Real Madrid may dream of a comeback, but Blanco is busy writing the present chapter—no replays, just ongoing highlights.