2024-09-06 06:06:44
The best goalkeeper in Chilean history retired as the second national player with the most titles, leaving us with saves and records that will live forever in the hearts of fans of this sport.
After 21 years of a successful career, the legend of the Chilean national team, Claudio Bravoannounced his retirement through an emotional video on his social networks, where he thanks each of the clubs he defended.
The now former national goalkeeper says goodbye as the second most successful Chilean footballer in historywith a track record of 22 titles. In this list he is only surpassed by the Colo Colo midfielder, Arturo Vidal.
Throughout his career he stood out as the great leader of the Golden Generation of Chilean football, being the first and only captain to lift the only two Copa América titles that Chile has, where he played a fundamental role in preventing the national goal from falling in the most crucial moments of said tournaments.
In this context, we invite you to review the saves and moments that marked Claudio Bravo’s legendary career, both at national team and club level.
The start of a tremendous career: the penalty he saved against Universidad de Chile in the final of the 2006 Apertura
On a cold July night in 2006, the two most popular clubs in the country defined a new tournament: Colo Colo and University of Chile. After a 2-2 draw on aggregate, both teams decided their fate on penalties.
In this context, Colombian Mayer Candelo decided to chip the ball in front of a Bravo who was already thrown to the side. However, the goalkeeper reacted quickly to prevent the goal, leaving a record to remember, and which in the end, It helped Cacique win a new championship.
“Captain America” makes his presence felt in the penalty shootout to break almost 100 years of drought
After a close match, Chile and Argentina decided the champion of the 2015 Copa America from the 12-yard line. Gonzalo Higuaín was the first to fail, sending the ball into the clouds, which allowed La Roja to take a small lead.
After Aránguiz converted his penalty, all the nerves were transferred to the next kicker of the Albiceleste: Ever Banega. The midfielder hit a weak shot that Claudio Bravo guessed, unleashing euphoria at the National Stadium, which saw in the feet of Alexis Sánchez a way of relief after so many failures, referee thefts and moral triumphs.
That’s right, the Wonder Boy scored and La Roja was crowned champion for the first time in the history of the Copa Américawith Claudio Bravo as one of the great figures of the squad.
Bravo’s “impossible” save on Sergio Kun Agüero at the 2016 Copa América Centenario
Tension was high at MetLife Stadium as the clock ticked down to the ninth minute of the first half of extra time in a close, goalless game.
At that moment, Lionel Messi launched a free kick into the area that connected with Sergio Aguero, who headed the ball in a lofted manner, putting it in an angle impossible for any goalkeeper. But not for Claudio Bravo, who He stretched out and managed to grab the ball and send it to the corner kick.at a time when Argentines were already preparing to celebrate.
Once again: Bravo and his golden gloves to put Chile at the top
After the incredible save in extra time, Bravo’s superb performance did not end there. The penalty series was tied and Lucas Biglia He was positioned to kick the fourth penalty for his team. However, the remarkable figure of our captain appeared, who guessed the side to leave Francisco Silva within cannon shot for a new conquest of the Golden Generation.
The historic penalty shootout that left Cristiano Ronaldo without kicking
It was the semi-finals of the 2017 Confederations Cup, where Chile decided its passage to a new final in another penalty shootout.
It was no longer a surprise, Claudio Bravo once again became a star and saved all three penalties which was launched by the Portuguese team (Quaresma, Moutinho and Nani). In this way, La Roja qualified for the final, leaving CR7 without the possibility of making his shot.
In front of the eyes of the world: the magical performance in El Clásico against Real Madrid
At the end of 2015, Claudio Bravo established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
In the Spanish classic between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, The Chilean made numerous saves that prevented the Whites from opening the scoring. Despite the fact that the match ended with a large 0-4 in favor of the Catalans, the game was even, where our captain was key to maintaining this difference and achieving a new rout over their classic rival.
Claudio Bravo’s record: the second most successful Chilean in history
Con Colo Colo won two titles to jump to Spain. There, he achieved promotion with the Royal Society and then moved to Barcelona, where he won eight titles.
Later, Pep Guardiola took him to the Manchester Citywhere he won eight championships, although he did not have as much participation as in his previous clubs.
Finally, he closed his stage in Real Betis, Under the command of Manuel Pellegrini, they were champions of the Copa del Rey in 21-22. Check out the breakdown here:
Colo Colo:
- 2002 Closing Tournament
- 2006 Opening Tournament
Royal Society:
- Second Division of Spain 2009-2010
FC Barcelona:
- LaLiga 2014-2015
- King’s Cup 2014-2015
- Champions League 2014-2015
- European Super Cup 2015
- FIFA Club World Cup 2015
- LaLiga 2015-2016
- King’s Cup 2015-2016
- Spanish Super Cup 2016
Manchester City:
- 2017-2018 League Cup
- Premier League 2017-2018
- Community Shield 2018
- 2018-2019 League Cup
- Premier League 2018-2019
- FA Cup 2018-2019
- Community Shield 2019
- League Cup 2019-2020
Real Betis:
Chile:
- 2015 Copa America Champion
- 2016 Copa America Champion