Welsh
All Wales is waiting for a game. The one that measures this Thursday night (20:45, UEFA TV) to the selection of him with Austria, the penultimate step of the Dragon team to be in its first World Cup in 68 years. Also Gareth Bale. The Real Madrid international affirms on Sky Sports that all his thoughts are focused on a game that has taken over “all my preparation in recent months”.
The madridista, who since September has only played one game in the white shirt and on Sunday fell out of the call-up for the Clásico at the last minute, assures that he is ready to play even the 120 minutes if the game goes into extra time. “Whatever happens, I will do my best to play 120 minutes if they ask me. I will give 100%, as I always do.” He even contemplates how he will deal with a penalty shootout if it comes to it: “I always push myself to have a positive mindset. I don’t care if I go first or fifth as long as I score my penalty and do my job for the team and do my job for the team. That’s the most important thing”.
Ace to follow: Bale. The main protagonist of today’s match. Bale is the controversial star, and in the duel against Austria he will show how much of a star he still is.