Gareth Bale lands in Cardiff with Real Madrid for Super Cup

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Thumbs up from me: Gareth Bale gives a thumbs up to fans as he lands with Real Madrid team-mates in Cardiff ahead of the Super Cup clash


It will be an all-Spanish affair when Real Madrid take on Sevilla at the Cardiff City Stadium for the UEFA Super Cup on Tuesday.
But although the venue for the traditional clash between the Champions League and Europa League winners has shifted from the glamour of Monaco to the unfamiliar surroundings of Cardiff - it will feel like home to some.
Gareth Bale arrived with his fellow Madrid team-mates at Cardiff airport on Monday, as the Welshman touched down on home territory following the flight from the Spanish capital.

Along with team-mates including Cristiano Ronaldo, the former Tottenham winger was suited up as the Madrid squad greeted locals keen to catch a glimpse of the European champions.
The Madrid team will be staying at the Vale Resort in Cardiff ahead of the Super Cup showdown where Bale will hope to tie the Sevilla defence in knots like he did with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final.
But a day before the game it appeared Bale was only tying himself up as a Real Madrid officials stepped in to help sharpen up the forward's dress sense on the eve of the clash. 


Catch a glimpse: Fans flocked to catch a glimpse of the Real Madrid team as they boarded their team coach after landing at Cardiff airport on Monday
All star brigade: Cristiano Ronaldo (centre) also arrived in Cardiff as he discusses matters with Brazil star and fellow Real Madrid teammate Marcelo

 Next stop, Cardiff City Stadium: Real Madrid players will be staying at The Vale Resort in Cardiff ahead of the Super Cup clash with Sevilla

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