Zidane was in his box at the Bernabéu … but not Bale

Zidane He is one of the indicated characters who occupied the private boxes of the Bernabéu in the return of football to the 560 stadium later, according to the Cope chain. The winning coach of three consecutive Champions he left Madrid when last season ended. Despite a farewell letter in which he was forceful about the reasons for his goodbye, his presence shows that his relationship with the club continues to be, as in recent years, very cordial. He watched the game with his wife, Veronique.

On the other hand and also according to the radio station, the players who were not summoned yesterday for different reasons were occupying their private boxes. All but two. Bale and Jovic did not go to the Madrid fiefdom to watch the match against Celta. The Welshman was left off the list due to hamstring strain and is awaiting medical tests. For his part, Jovic could not train yesterday due to gastroenteritis.

Other footballers who were not called up, such as Alaba, Kroos, Ceballos did go to the stadium to support their teammates, even from the stands. Zidane also had the opportunity to greet some of those who were his former pupils.