WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo reunites with Real Madrid staff including Carlos Ancelotti and Roberto Carlos ahead of 2023 Super Copa final

Cristiano Ronaldo pays a visit to former club Real Madrid's training session in Saudi Arabia before their clash against FC Barcelona.


WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo reunites with Real Madrid staff including Carlos Ancelotti and Roberto Carlos ahead of 2023 Super Copa final

Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid's training session.

Cristiano Ronaldo seems optimistic about his time in the Saudi Pro League after signing a massive deal with Al Nassr. The Portuguese veteran received a magnific welcome at Mrsool Park and is all set to light up Asian football. Although, before making his debut for his new club, Ronaldo spent quality time with some old friends from Real Madrid.

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The former Real Madrid star attended the club’s training session in Saudi Arabia before their clash against FC Barcelona. Cristiano Ronaldo looked cheered after encountering his former manager and mentor,, Carlos Ancelloti. He also had a heart-to-heart conversation with the former left-back and Real Madrid ambassador Roberto Carlos.

The European champions are currently competing for the Super Copa trophy in Saudi Arabia. The tournament is played on neutral grounds between four Spanish teams. After beating Real Betis and Valencia respectively, Barcelona and Real Madrid will face each other in this season’s second El Classico on Sunday.

Despite having a challenging match lined up for Carlos Ancelotti’s side, the manager decided to spend some time with former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo. The two football icons shared memorable moments together at the club, winning numerous trophies for the Spanish giants.

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FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid: An Overview of the 2023 Super Copa final in Saudi Arabia

El Classico

The two Spanish giants are ready to go to war against each other in the hopes of lifting this season’s first silverware, the Super Copa trophy. Barcelona and Real Madrid won the competition’s semi-finals on penalties, and are in shaky form as of now. The fans can still expect another mouth-watering fixture, as this fierce rivalry never disappoints.

Carlos Ancelotti will hunt for his ninth silverware with Los Blancos, while the Catalans will fight for their first in the Xavi-era. Both Spanish sides have promising talents like Vinicius Jr. and Ousmane Dembele, who would be leading the attack for their teams. Real Madrid came out on top the last time these clubs played against each other with a 3-1 win.

It will be an interesting fixture for all neutrals. Both managers will try to outclass each other in this enthralling game of football tactically. Who do you think would lift the Super Copa trophy between the two European giants?

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