Leganes fan Blanca to the squad: If you can beat Real Madrid then I can beat cancer
Posted Friday, May 11, 2018 by Marca.com
Football can be a very powerful force and this has been the case for Blanca, a Leganes supporter who has drawn inspiration from the club in her fight against cancer.
She considered the team's shock Copa del Rey victory over Real Madrid at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu so impressive that she believed she could win her fight against the illness and told the players her story.
"I'll admit than I'm not a major football fan," she said at the start of her speech.
"But I watched this match [against Real Madrid] passionately.
"It was us, Leganes, a David against a Goliath.
"And when you achieved this unforgettable victory, there was an unknown strength in my heart.
"I told myself that if Leganes can beat Real Madrid then I can do so against this horrible thing."
Blanca also revealed that she attends her chemotherapy sessions wearing Leganes items of clothing and explained how grateful she is to the squad.
"Thank you Leganes for helping me in this battle," she added.
The players applauded and were given out head scarves to show their support for cancer sufferers.
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