Deportivo da Coruña is back. Eight years later, the Galicians returned to the First Division after a trajectory that even led them to play in the First RFEF for a few seasons. The former president of the Coruñês team, Augusto César Lendoiro, was the protagonist in 'Marcador' days after confirmation of promotion. "Infinitely happy, it was the rise that moved me the most, celebrating a rise is almost like celebrating a title, it's like changing the world. The First Division is essential for Deportivo", he commented. Under Lendoiro's presidency, Deportivo won the League in 2002, won Copa del Rey and was a regular on European Champions League nights. The dream upon returning is to be able to experience similar moments. "President Escotet has been talking for two years about entering Europe, the Champions League... and I love it, I'm tired of competing, the way is to win. The first year will mark the stage in which you want to move", he explained. The former president was also asked about the current situation of Florentino Pérez's Real Madrid, with whom he coincided on stage. "Riquelme has a very complicated task, it is good that there are elections. Florentino is a personal weakness and we have had our ups and downs. For me, the most important moment in the history of deportivism was winning the 'Centenariazo', which was like the 'Maracanazo'. In terms of club management, it has been impressive what he has done and what he will continue to do. José Ángel Sánchez and Florentino helped Deportivo a lot by coming to play two Teresa Herrera freebies in the most difficult season we have had. I believe that in the elections he will have it relatively easy, although I think it is a very complicated moment for Real Madrid because there is a lot to 'cut' there", he said. Lendoiro managed to get Deportivo to win a League title and, together with Valencia, ended the hegemony that FC Barcelona and Real Madrid had in the domestic competition. "Spanish football has often not been completely fair to Madrid or Barça for everything they have generated for the other clubs. I am much more grateful to Madrid and not to Barça, who gave us some plays like Rivaldo's or the impressive cousin to Valencia with Djukic's penalty", he revealed.
