After nine years of playing for Real Madrid, Gareth Bale has stated that the club’s connection with the European Cup and Champions League is “hard to explain.” This is despite the fact that Bale has attended Real Madrid for nine years. In his time with Madrid, the Welsh striker won the Champions League five times and made 258 appearances, which is more than he ever did at any other single club in his whole career. During his time in Madrid, he also won the Champions League. No other club has won more than seven European titles, and Los Blancos have collected that many in the first quarter of the 21st century alone. On Saturday evening, Madrid will attempt to extend their own competition record by winning a historic fifteenth European trophy. This would be a significant accomplishment for the club. The Champions League drive is difficult to express, even for someone who has been there, according to Bale, who spoke to The Guardian. “It is obvious that it is very significant to both the team and the supporters. It is the one competition that is prioritised above all others and serves as the primary focus each and every year. We always manage to find a way to come back into a game and win it, which is a testament to the fact that they continue to do it, even when they seem to be in a hopeless situation.

Madrid pulled off a late comeback to reach this season’s final / David Ramos/GettyImages

Other teams are now arguably playing the badge rather than necessarily the team, and it is that aura that is the cause of this. The combination of Real Madrid and the European Cup is giving it a lot of impetus. Real Madrid is a sport that teams are afraid to play, and this is a very significant factor.

During his time at the Bernabeu, Bale’s relationship with the Spanish press was, at best, difficult. Fans were often on his case over the chronic injuries that restricted his availability. Bale’s relationship with the press was strained. His “love” for Madrid, on the other hand, has not diminished and continues to be as strong as it was before.

It was a very long period that I was there. The same way that I did when I was younger, I continue to keep an eye on their performances, I continue to love the team, and I continue to support them,” he stated. It is my firm belief that Madrid will emerge victorious in their match against Borussia Dortmund. Because they are aware of the demands and are aware of what to anticipate, they have a significant edge.