Logo
Football
Written by

krest22

15-08-2018 | 12:17 Football
82 Views

Julen Lopetegui hints Gareth Bale can replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid

Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui has praised Gareth Bale and said he is confident the Welshman could fill the void left by the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. Gareth Bale has always been under Ronaldo’s shadow. Even after his two goals in the Champions League final Bale didn’t become the team’s key figure. 'We love that (Bale) is with us. He is so motivated with a lot of hope and he's been working well since the beginning of the season,' Lopetegui told reporters on the eve of Real's UEFA Super Cup showdown with Europa League holders and city rivals Atletico Madrid in Tallinn. 'We're delighted with his attitude and his desire, he's an ultra professional who is training with the desire of a youth teamer. We are convinced he will have a great season.' The former Spain coach will be in charge of Madrid for the first time in an official match.

Manchester United team news and injury updates against Brighton

Related News

Standings

England, Premier League