He was a genius, a myth, a football player who rose to the status of art when football was struggling in areas as rough as "total football" or the "fighting spirit". It had to be him, a thin man, apparently weak, the fashions tear down those who wore the purest football ostracism. Drew, as the best artist of the moment, unbelievable dribbling, and goals foreshortening incredible dream. With sparkling wit, brute force and football fell demolished charged another dimension.

From basketball to football

Emilio Butragueño was born in Madrid, at the Sanatorium of Our Lady of the Rosary, the July 22, 1963. The first years of his life be spent in the street number 7 Antillon, studying in the College of St. Anton. They make their first steps as a footballer. Later, when her parents moved the family business to the street Narvaez, he entered the College Calasancio. However, in the Calasancio choose to play basketball. Emilio becomes the team's base and so will spend three years (from ten to thirteen) in which just plays football. Will Jose Antonio Sacristan, sports supervisor, who would rescue for football, entering the youth team as a midfielder.

Real Madrid and Atletico is disputed

July 13, 1980 was proclaimed champion of the tournament with juvenile AS Calasancio. The eight goals were scored in a match that rival scouts would be interested in him. Campos, Atletico youth coach and Ufarte and Rodri technicians will test and open the doors of Atletico. The offer is tempting, but in the spirit of Butragueño and his father, is the team wear the shirt of which are partners. Alerted Juan Gea, another test available for the player immediately. In the report prepared by the same Gea, Madrid coach, said that "technically well managed both legs, especially the right. Ranked see football midfielder with amazing ease