Rafa is ready to take the field in the Masters 1000 in the Spanish capital after the Liga won by the Blancos, celebrated with a dinner in the company of Ancelotti, Ronaldo and Figo. The Majorcan is considered the number 1 fan of the club, he helped bring Asensio and does not rule out a future as president
On February 14, 2018, a Real Madrid third in La Liga – closer to fourth than second – hosted PSG at the Bernabeu for the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.