MY ACCOUNT
Rafael Nadal intends to attend the Champions League final between his beloved Real Madrid and Liverpool, despite the ongoing French Open.
Paris’ Stade de France plays host to the Champions League showpiece on Saturday, with Madrid aiming for a 14th European Cup as Liverpool look to add to their EFL Cup and FA Cup successes this season.
Meanwhile, across the city in the French capital, Nadal remains in contention at Roland Garros after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-2 6-4 on Friday.
Madrid great Zinedine Zidane was in attendance as the Spaniard cruised to victory, with the 35-year-old setting up a last-16 clash with Felix Auger-Aliassime.
While Nadal did not get to converse with Zidane, he was aware of the Frenchman’s presence as the record 21-time grand slam winner outlined his plans to make the short trip to support Carlo Ancelotti’s Madrid.
“I didn’t see him, but I knew it was him, I knew he was there because I was listening to the crowd shouting his name all the time,” Nadal told reporters when asked about Zidane.
“So I imagine he was there, but I didn’t have the chance to see him after my match or talk with him at all.
“Tomorrow, let’s see how I wake up, because, you never know with my body how the surprises are there.
“But if nothing happens, and I expect nothing happens, and if I’m able to have the right practice tomorrow, my intention and my goal is to be there [at the Stade de France].”
