Sánchez first appeared in La Liga for Racing de Santander, on loan, being a mainstay during 1996–97 and subsequently returning home to help Madrid to the following campaign's UEFA Champions League, coming in the 82nd minute of their 1–0 win against Juventus F.C.
Sánchez first appeared in La Liga for Racing de Santander on loan, being a key player during 1996–97 and returning home to assist Madrid in the following campaign's UEFA Champions League. He came in the 82nd minute of their 1–0 victory against Juventus F.C.