Although he started out with cross-town rivals Atletico, he began the 1994-95 season in Madrid's reserves, but was promoted to first team status after impressing with sixteen goals in nine games. He became the youngest player (seventeen years and four months) ever to play for the senior side, scoring in his second senior game against derby rivals Atlético Madrid. In all, Raúl registered nine goals in 28 appearances to help Real Madrid win the championship in his first season. Over the next eight seasons, he won several honours, including another three La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues. For most of this time, Raúl struck up a prolific scoring partnership with Morientes and Ronaldo. Raúl took over the captaincy of Real Madrid when Hierro was transferred in 2003.
Raúl holds the record of all-time top La Liga scorer for Real Madrid, a record previously held by Alfredo di Stéfano.
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