Real Madrid’s star-studded Castilla side of 2013 were tipped for greatness – but only a few have fulfilled their potential. Just two members of the 2012/13 squad are still on Los Blanco…
joined on loan from Rio Ave for the 202/13 term, where he appeared in 30 matches.
Incredibly, Morata scored in both semi-final legs against Real to dump the defending champions out of the European Cup. After three years with Castilla, Vazquez was loaned to Espanyol in 2014 where he featured in 39 games in all competitions. Considered to be Real’s golden boy, Jese broke Emilio Butragueno’s 29-year record by scoring the most goals in a single season for the reserve team.
He instead starred on loan at Eibar from Celta Vigo, with Brentford snapping him up in 2014, with playmaker Jota banging in 11 goals in his opening season in the Championship. After a solitary season with Deportivo Alaves, Jota announced his decision to retire in 2021 – citing a lack of ‘ambition’ after falling out of love with football.Jota struggled at Aston Villa, where he failed to impress following his move from BirminghamThe defender made just one Castilla appearance in the 2012/13 season after being promoted from Real Madrid C.
Roma offered him an escape from his Elland Road nightmare in the winter transfer window, with Jose Mourinho’s club completing a loan deal with an option to buy.Another ex-Castilla star that ended up in England, the 30-year-old made 11 appearances in the 2012/13 season. He currently plays for third-tier side Pontevedra CF, who are in danger of relegation as they sit bottom of the table after 25 games.Real’s Castilla side of 2013 boasted a wealth of attacking talent, with De Tomas another striker that came through the club’s academy.
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