The Welshman took time to speak with The Guardian, and shared his thoughts on the tie and lavished praise on Real Madrid and their aura.
I’ll enjoy the occasion without being in that pressure cooker.”Another European final for Real Madrid: “Even having been there, that is hard to explain.
Teams are scared to play Real Madrid and that is such a big thing.”Referencing “we” in his interview in relation to Real Madrid: “I was there for a long time.
I still look at their results, still love the team, still support them, just like I did when I was young.
I fully expect Madrid to lift the trophy.
Gareth Bale was in the media spotlight this week as he attended events for UEFA and Adidas ahead of the UEFA Champions League final in London. The Welshman took time to speak with The Guardian, and shared his thoughts on the tie and lavished praise on Real Madrid and their aura.
On living the final as a spectactor: “It will be nice, not going in with all that pressure and expectation,” Bale revealed. “So something I’m not really used to. I’ll enjoy the occasion without being in that pressure cooker.”
Another European final for Real Madrid: “Even having been there, that is hard to explain. Obviously it means a lot to the club and to the fans. It is the one competition valued more than any others, the main focus every year. But the fact they keep doing it, even when they seem down and out; we always seem to find a way to get back into a game and win it. It is that aura; other teams now are arguably playing the badge and not necessarily the team. It has momentum behind it, Real Madrid and the European Cup. Teams are scared to play Real Madrid and that is such a big thing.”
Referencing “we” in his interview in relation to Real Madrid: “I was there for a long time. I still look at their results, still love the team, still support them, just like I did when I was young. I fully expect Madrid to lift the trophy. They understand the pressures and know what to expect, which is a big advantage.”
