Caminero's Dribble: From Camp Nou to Almodóvar's Cinema
29 years ago, on April 20th, José Luis Caminero etched his name in Atlético de Madrid’s history with a dribble that transcended football and reached the cinema. In a crucial match against Barcelona at the Camp Nou, Caminero left Nadal behind with a waist movement that unleashed the Rojiblanca euphoria.
After dribbling Nadal, he dodged Prados García and crossed low for Roberto to score. The goal contributed to a 1-3 victory, vital in the double-winning season. The play is remembered more than the goal itself, something that Roberto jokingly discusses with Caminero.
But the magic of that moment wasn’t confined to the pitch. The renowned director Pedro Almodóvar immortalized Caminero’s dribble in his film “Live Flesh”. In a memorable scene, during a Barcelona-Atlético match, Javier Bardem, playing David, passionately exclaims: “Damn, how he breaks his waist!”.
Liberto Rabal, as Víctor, adds: “Caminero is the best… Ole tus huevos!”. A nod to the art of the Rojiblanco player that demonstrates the indelible mark he left on the fans and in popular culture. Caminero’s dribble not only propelled Atlético to victory in that match, but also became a symbol of the fighting spirit and passion that characterize the club. An unforgettable memory for all Atlético fans.
