Former policeman Julian Carlero, who survived the Madrid train bombing, has now become the head coach of La Liga team Levante. March 11th, this day is unforgettable for many Spaniards, and even more so for Carello. That day, he was not only a victim, but also a rescuer.

"Many people died in our arms, although we saved some, we tried our best." This is his description of the experience that day. At that time, Carlero was a municipal policeman in Madrid, at the age of 33, and becoming a professional coach was just a dream. Now, 21 years have passed, and he will lead the team to Barcelona this Saturday.

As a coach who has reached the top league level through years of silent hard work, Carlero will face off against a champion contender like Barcelona for the first time. During the game, he will become the focus of media attention and every move will be carefully examined. However, in his personal history, there is an experience that he still cannot let go of - that is the Madrid bombing in 2004.

That day, Carlero happened to take the train to pass Atocha Station, and a tragedy happened there just an hour later. He recalled: "I entered Atocha Station within four or five minutes of the attack. We were sitting at the Alcala gate for coffee, and I suddenly received a notice and rushed into the smokey Atocha Center." There, he witnessed unimaginable horror scenes. "I saw real fear, which has been with me for twenty years, like a ball you tried to swallow but never digested. Not only Madrid feels sad, but the whole city seems to have disappeared. But I also witnessed unprecedented unity: taxis, private cars and buses become temporary ambulances, and people are willing to do anything to help others."

Despite the chaos, Carello tried his best to rescue the injured. Once, he tried to treat a victim with a defibrillator, but in the end he could only follow the doctor's advice to let the other party leave peacefully. "I still remember a pregnant lady and a young man who was rescued from the wreckage of the train and later had to amputate his limbs. Fortunately, he was still alive. All these images are deeply engraved in my heart." Two days after the explosion, Carello returned to the side of the football field to continue his job as the youth team coach. At that moment, when the team members came to hug him, he realized that life was going to move on.

After years of accumulation, Carlero finally realized his dream, became a professional coach, and led Levante to La Liga. In his heart, those who had suffered forever occupy an important position. "I hope our accomplishment brings them some comfort, although I know it cannot completely heal their pain."