Like Father, Like Son: Manolo Lama's Touching Reaction to Son's Goal for Granada
COPE commentator Manolo Lama had a special moment in the Bernabéu press box when he learned his son Manu had scored for Granada against Real Valladolid.
The beautiful game brings special moments both on and off the pitch, but few are as heartwarming as a father’s pride in his son’s footballing achievements.
While covering a match at the Santiago Bernabéu, veteran COPE radio commentator Manolo Lama experienced one of those magical moments that transcend the normal boundaries of sports journalism. Mid-broadcast, Manolo received word that his son, Manu Lama, had just scored for Granada in their Segunda División clash against Real Valladolid.
A Special Moment in the Press Box
The touching scene unfolded in the Bernabéu commentary box, where the seasoned journalist was working his regular beat. Meanwhile, down in Andalusia at Los Cármenes stadium, his son was having quite the game for Granada.
Manu’s 40th-minute strike put Granada 4-0 up against Valladolid, effectively putting the game to bed and securing three vital points for the Andalusian outfit in their Segunda División campaign.
Family Affair
It’s not often you see the professional and personal worlds collide so beautifully in football. While Manolo has built his reputation as one of Spain’s most recognisable football voices, his son Manu is carving out his own path on the pitch rather than behind the microphone.
The goal against Valladolid wasn’t just another tick on the scoresheet – it represented a special connection between father and son, united by their passion for football but expressing it in different ways.
For Granada fans, the comprehensive victory over Valladolid will be remembered for the team’s dominant performance. For the Lama family, however, it will forever be a moment when professional duty and fatherly pride created a memory that’s worth more than its weight in gold – or should I say, worth more than a ticket to the Bernabéu!