Gareth Bale and Dani Carvajal named in Real Madrid’s squad for Champions League final against Juventus… and there’s even a spot for Zinedine Zidane’s son Enzo
GARETH BALE has been named in Real Madrid’s 25-man squad for the Champions League final against Juventus.
In a huge boost to Real Madrid’s chances, Gareth Bale has made a 25-man quad for the game in CardiffGetty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo, ever the big game player, steps off the plane as it landed in Cardiff todayGetty Images
And in another huge boost for Los Blancos, Dani Carvajal has also made the shortlist. The defender has sat out the last five matches.
And in another shock, there is even a place in the 25 for boss Zinedine Zidane’s son Enzo.
The 22-year-old has never played above the third tier in Spain, regularly turning out for Real’s second team Castilla.
The players were all pictured on the plane this morning, and then landing in Wales for their date with destiny at The National Stadium in Cardiff.
Can Zinedine Zidane lead Real Madrid to a Champions League success to add to their La Liga title?Getty Images
Real Madrid squad including Gareth Bale land in Cardiff ahead of the Champions League final
Gareth Bale, seated here next to Luka Modric, is in the Real Madrid squad for the Champions League finalSergio Ramos and Marcelo will be hoping for starts against Juventus in CardiffDani Carvajal (right), Nacho (centre) and Alvaro Morata (left) get set for take-offCoaches and club legends Roberto Carlos (left) and Raul (right) will be cheering on the team in Cardiff
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale recalls his childhood growing up in Cardiff
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The Wales hero has returned to training in time for the game against Juventus but is expected to start on the bench in his hometown of Cardiff.
Bale, who has started just 23 matches in all competitions this season, said: “I am not 100 per cent, I haven’t played for six or seven weeks.
“To last 90 minutes, I haven’t played a lot of football this year since my operation, so that would be difficult.
There is even a spot in the provisional squad for Enzo Zidane, the midfielder son of boss ZinedineGetty ImagesReal Madrid's players were filmed starting their journey, by bus, to the Champions League finalTwitter/RealMadridGareth Bale AND Dani Carvajal have both been named in Real Madrid's 25-man squad for the Champions LeagueGetty ImagesThe sight of Gareth Bale giving it his all in training could mean he is close to start for Real MadridGetty ImagesGareth Bale said earlier in the week that he doesn't expect to start against Juventus at the weekend, pictured here with midfielder Luka ModricReuters
“I have been playing with a lot of pain, even when I came back I was taking tablets to get through games and training.
“The last six or seven weeks have enabled me to rest my ankle a bit and really try to get it a bit better, and obviously recover from the injury.”
Bale's spot on the sidelines did not hamper Real Madrid's title march as they claimed La Liga on the final day.
Gareth Bale has been named in Real Madrid's provisional 25-man squad for the Champions League finalEPA
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale admits he's not 100% match fit for Champions League final
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