Match Play with Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale

Real Madrid’s star forward, Gareth Bale joins Erik Anders Lang on Golf Santander in Madrid, Spain for a classic, six-hole matchplay. Gareth and Erik had just earlier recorded their EAL Podcast where Gareth talked about life as a professional footballer as well as his love for golf. It is time to take his words to the course. With a similar handicap, who do you think will have the lower score at the end of the six-hole twilight matchplay?
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[@matttorres1517]

happy to see you giving Bale a platform to talk about his hobby without receiving backlash

[@YvLo14]

Where does he get backlash?

[@jordang685]

Yeah he gets a lot of shit

[@YvLo14]

imroadtrippin for playing golf? What‘s there to whine about?

[@ec1888cfc]

Yvesdominic people accuse him of playing golf rather than focussing on his football despite his performances being consistently great imo

[@YvLo14]

ec1888cfc Oh wow! So sad to hear such a nice and down to earth person being hated on :(

[@camillecrooks7292]

really awful how he's portrayed in the spanish media sometimes. seems like a great dude

[@watermaloney9677]

spanish sports media is horrible

[@DenDave_]

@no way Ofcourse it does, communication with the teammates and the staff is vital in a teamsport. 11 individuals on the pitch don't make a good team. Many players and teams still need/have translators because of yearly signings that don't master the language yet, but its standard that that player learns the language of the country he's playing in. Bale seems like a great bloke, but his motivation in Spain is horrible and imo he deserves most of the flack he's getting for that.

[@nacofox2222]

Anshu Dhar Real Madrid are paying him MILLIONS , it is disrespectful to the whole club if he says “wales golf Madrid” and leaves matches early demonstrating bad attitude .

[@walawehwoo1087]

@@DenDave_ he talk in spanish too dude. Its just his personality that not so outgoing person.

[@Jamiegallagher03]

HWG 10IAR Here we goooooo 10 in a row 🍀

[@pauldavid22212]

Gareth is an incredibly talented footballer, a solid golfer but an all round decent guy.

[@johnnydeleon8210]

To be honest his swing is shit

[@EveryDay-fc1fy]

Manuel De Leon bet you don’t have a handicap of 3 lol

[@abd3948]

What are saying, make him play football now , I bet u he will not be as good

[@jasonmayala7315]

1. Madrid is a phenomanal city 2. Bale gets too much stick from a spoiled fanbase, he scored the greatest goal in Champions League Final history against my team and seems like a class guy on the course. 3. Erik needs to brush up a little on world football terminology but I still love your videos 👌🏽

[@wesb6125]

Absolutely spot on 😂

[@OptimusDelta]

The gretaest goal in ucl final was zidane.

[@drewkg14]

3. no he doesn't this is a golf channel

[@zsn2508]

@@OptimusDelta Zidane's was good but Bales was so much better.

[@joemakepeace6652]

bicycles are so over rated

[@wings1620]

“A bad day on the golf course is better than a better day at work”😂😂

[@vuyosono3352]

that's really sad

[@Rayfano1002]

@@vuyosono3352 Yeah, seems like he really doesn't enjoy football and especially Real Madrid anymore...

[@cameronlegree]

Rayfano Appel Madrid doesn’t treat him well I guarantee if he went to England he would be happier. I hate to see this happening to him

[@user-cw2by7nz1q]

@@cameronlegree well he's being paid 350k+ a week and him being unable to get 20 goals for them a season continuously for 3-4 seasons fans have the right to question him. Earlier media, specially English media was saying he can't be his best cause team's centerd around Cristiano, but what happened after Cristiano left? Madrid didn't buy any replacements gave bale a chance to step up but he didn't did he? He was shit. Look at Benzema he stepped up or atleast mainteined his level unlike golfer bale.

[@superstomp2]

Grim-有純 You’re chatting shit. He’s suffered with injuries and when he doesn’t Zidane won’t play him. How is he supposed to perform under a manager that doesn’t have belief in him. The whole Madrid organisation, fans and management are terrible.

[@lechence]

Absolutely loved this video. Being a football fan, it’s the first time I get a glimpse of Bale’s personnality! He’s a big big star but seem so down to earth. Awesome work EAL!

[@RandomGolfClubFilms]

Thanks, man. Have you had a chance to watch the full podcast video? He really gives great insight into his life as a pro footballer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoKsameoid98prM

[@markdaisley6958]

He was at Spurs (who i support) no drama, just trained fitted in well with the team. No nightclubbing and all that bollocks just dedicated and a family man was a true credit and ambassador for the club. Such a shame how Madrid have treated him.

[@koleka3233]

What a humble guy, another awesome video

[@Followthewaterrr]

9:44 "probably didn't know who I was" the humble welsh legend, such a sick episode

[@imadethistodislikeyourvide2386]

is he humble or is this sarcasm?

[@thereaIest.]

@@imadethistodislikeyourvide2386 def not sarcasm

[@will4977]

Loved this! As a Spurs fan, I’ve followed Gareth for a while now. Such a shame he receives all the backlash. It’s so refreshing to watch him this relaxed, him talking about his passion. Nice one, Erik!

[@antoniog-p7770]

EAL deserves 10 times more subs.

[@markwatkins6754]

cmurda13 it is his channel mate

[@celerysweat_pro9784]

Wales, Golf, Madrid in that order

[@stephen4757]

First interview In ENGLISH with Gareth bale in a long time, and it’s with my favourite KZbinr. 2 years ago today he scored the best goal I’ve ever seen in the champions league final. Timing is perfect, This video brings happiness. Thank you!

[@SpicyTrifongo]

that goal was terrible

[@stephen4757]

R. Slater McLaughlin are you high?

[@zoogoozoog]

Zidane 2001 is better

[@MM-jc7uv]

Dam no it wasn’t wtf 😂

[@visionsoflacrosse]

You know everything in EAL’s videos are the real deal when he includes a shanked chip in slow mo.

[@cbjaviermd]

2 videos into your channel, I'm hooked man. Keep up the great work.

[@RF-zq3ct]

You’re so lucky. You got to meet my absolute favorite footballer and got to play golf with him. Forget a dream vacation in Hawaii, what you did would be my ultimate goal. Love the content. Say hi to Gareth for me if you can. Blessings

[@Piesfan35]

man I'm 23 and have just fallen in love with golf and finding your videos has been a huge part of it. especially your series in my home country in New Zealand. keep making your incredible content Erik, I love your work

[@nickhales8612]

Erik, this is excellent. Gareth Bale comes across as a very genuine human being, to say thanks and its a pleasure to play with you indicates his humility. Keep up the great work and thanks for these, as said earlier you really deserve more subscribers.

[@mikefernandez9777]

Gareth Bale seems so down to earth, humble and fun.....what a great pick to have on your podcast and play a few holes with. Very fun to watch....thanks!

[@owenwilcox66]

Awesome video! One of the best I’ve watched on KZbin in a while!

[@jgtownley2198]

I fall in love with Erik's more and more. I have only been subscribed for about a week but I have watched so many of his videos. The way he communicates to his audience, the chilled music in the background all comes together over a social game of golf. Perfection.

[@maadhavkapil7042]

Loved to watch Gareth play golf and speak about it, waiting for the next episode with him. LEGEND.

[@nikhorvat3102]

I loved the way this was put together..Its not just you two sitting in the room and talking for an hour. It makes it more enjoyable to watch.

[@stevehutchins1231]

EAL - you're one of few KZbinrs that I watch that, whenever I get to the end of one of your videos, I feel a little sad that it's over. Keep up the great work as always.

[@EvanRogue]

Love the Gareth giggles. Great vid

[@abdullarajjo3814]

Wow! This is one of the best vlog/podcast I've come across! Amazing stuff!

[@ryansantoso7135]

Loved this video. I would enjoy watching more of you interviewing/ playing with other professional athletes who are also passionate about golf!

[@marcus9042]

Erik you just keep killing it with these videos man. This is such a cool video to me, seeing one of my footballing idols in Gareth play golf, a sport I grew to love after i quit playing football. Keep it up man!

[@christopherstone1083]

Great show! Best part of this video is seeing what a likable guy Gareth is, with Erik putting him at ease. We all know he's an incredible exciting footballer. My son and I really enjoyed it; son said "He seems really humble."

[@justinmiller5458]

My youngest son is a really good soccer player and Gareth Bale is his favorite player. He seems like a really good guy. Great interview and match.

[@bengoodly5433]

I actually got goosebumps during this! This is awesome Erik! Like phenomenally awesome!

[@josiahscholten9197]

Why do Erik's videos keep getting better?!

[@RandomGolfClubFilms]

We have a strong creative team!

[@gordonshaw2155]

You make that sound like a bad thing it’s amazing

[@tjericson2414]

I think his partnership with Taylormade has stepped up his game in some ways, now he's got access to loads of people, places and TM facilities. I do miss the lads trip videos he did for that Scotland series though.

[@tafkamberlin]

Fully agree!! I watch his videos since day one - and even in the old days they have been awesome!

[@josiahscholten9197]

@@RandomGolfClubFilms And you've had one for a while now

[@hankshepherd2310]

Gareth's comment about results vs how the person actually played is so true. In all sports, ppl look at stats vs the actual game far too often.

[@itsKleptomatic]

Love the way this video is filmed and edited, well done EAL

[@678crazydave]

Best sports interview I've ever seen. Great chemistry and production quality

[@lloydbean103]

One of my favourite videos of yours. Great guest and great video👍

[@rodgalilee7946]

Dear Anders &Gareth, many thanks, this was superb, riveting & entertaining. Rod

[@jeremygallant3736]

By far my favourite channel to watch about golf.... great job EAL come to pei sometime its golfers paradise

[@neilosafo6407]

Great content as always! Barca fan here, but I've got so much respect for Bale. He deserves so much more from Madrid. Also, I'll try and convince my Barca brethren to stop disliking the video 😅

[@eriktorrespuente4508]

That's funny. Of course you got respect for Gareth Bale, because he hardly performs well against Barcelona, and hardly even appear the whole season. You kind of forget he is a Real Madrid player : ). Yes, he scored some important goals in finals which led to trophys. But tell me if it's not disrespectful firstly to his teammates, coach and fans. He disappear the whole season, mainly because of injury and underperforming. Not to mention what he prefers to do in his free time instead of professionally maintaining his fitness or learning the language. He disappear and expects to just magically be granted a starting place in the final. He gets angry and threatens to discuss with other clubs if he isn't granted more playing time next season, even so by saying it after full time in a final, when the club is in a mood of celebration. Secondly, it's disrespectful to Real Madrid as an institution. Gareth Bale is like the employee that lied in his CV (not following the rules of commitment written in his transfer document for Real Madrid), the employee with the highest percentage of absence and the employee that shows up in the end, taking credit for a job that his coworkers worked their ass off in a whole year. And even so is amongst the highest payed employees, given millions for the same continuosly ''magical'' work.

[@EveryDay-fc1fy]

Erik Torres Puente lol your big mad. Wales, golf, Madrid in that order

[@2doorduude]

Such a well made video, hats off to you and your team, Erik!

[@jccmm]

One of my favourite EAL vlogs. So good.

[@colteniceman]

Two favorite sports and EAL mashed them up with a LEGENDARY footballer! I could watch this channel forever

[@TewkesburyBear]

Met him at celtic Manor playing golf, he shot 3 under, great golfer!

[@123mcgarrigle]

My mother did too, think it was around 10 years ago, when he was with the welsh team!

[@TewkesburyBear]

@@123mcgarrigle I seen him there twice I think in th last 5 years. It's the celebrity cup, think it's on KZbin.

[@brademiah]

EAL. The coolest guy in golf!

[@jamesdaniels85]

That's what golf is about for me, getting out and escaping from the pressures of every day life. Both Erik and Gareth seem like top gents!

[@dominicevans1084]

Great to see Bale given a platform where he can be himself and show how down to earth, nice chap he is. I was at his debut for Saints, always going to be a great talent, but he went all the way. Proud of the kid. Once a saint, always a saint.

[@ryanfitz95]

Still the only channel I have the notification bell on 🙌 Great commentary, great guest, great scenic shots, and great golf 👏

[@TheDoom143]

Great vid. Love these interviews with random people. Celebrities athletes etc. you can always learn a lot about people by listening to them , watching their back swing and watching their reactions to a golf hit

[@dmod1557]

This is such a great channel. EAL, you’re doing an awesome job!

[@RandomGolfClubFilms]

Thanks, my guy. What have been some of your favorite videos?

[@dmod1557]

I took golf way too seriously for way too long. I’ve really enjoyed the videos you shot with your friends whether in Scotland, Australia, or in CA like the first Rustic Canyon video. Golf is meant to be enjoyed, and I feel like you are so happy and grateful to be out there. It’s fun to watch and reminds me to value the experience more than the score.

[@maxxxizzzzle]

You did such a great job keeping it casual with him. Can't be easy.

[@martiiin09]

The best of both worlds, golf and football.

[@danielthfc]

As a Spurs supporter, I'll always love Gareth from his time at Tottenham - but you can tell he's a left handed person swinging righty! Still a 3-4 HDCP!

[@KOA0693]

He left because you couldn’t win any trophies

[@717bulldog]

Kwame Acheampong cool, super irrelevant

[@KOA0693]

Super bad at winning trophies. So very relevant

[@krusbaer11]

But he is right handed 🤔

[@simpedros4766]

What a great video. That’s my second fav eal video after the Isle of Man one. Thanks

[@kathrynwilkins6464]

Fantastic, glad to see Gareth so chilled, I know hes worth millions but the stick he gets from the madrid fans is intense, good to see he loves golf like we all do!

[@guillermosanz9073]

As a Real Madrid fan and member I really love seeing this kind of content from Gareth instead of the bullshit released by the media almost every week....

[@nathanstott477]

Erick this is amazing I love futbol and golf so much and am so happy I got to see this side of Gareth Bale. Mad respect Gareth keep scoring bikes in finales and those whistles don’t mean shit. Much love (from an Arsenal fan FYI).

[@victorydiaz11]

Just got into golf and have always love Bale... stumbled on your Chanel and now a massive fan! Great contenr

[@markfinkelnburg2232]

This was probably my second favorite video of yours that i’ve watched thus far; it was second only to the Saint Andrews vlog.

[@danrielly4716]

No one else putting such quality content out💪💪 epic from start to finish

[@RandomGolfClubFilms]

We're trying! What have you been liking most so far?

[@danrielly4716]

@@RandomGolfClubFilms LOVING the new shot for shot vids, can't beat the UN/Official guides though😌

[@thesuttys7233]

Bale is such a normal decent guy - good on him! (& EAL for bringing the best out of folks)

[@michaelsteenstra5285]

I was feeling pretty low all day. Then I watched this video and I really liked it. Thanks

[@midlifebiker7424]

Gareth is a natural athlete, I watched him put 3 goals past Villa in 2012 for Tottenham, he was like a race horse amongst ponies....

[@georgecumming760]

Love this guy and his ability to remain so single minded in proving Madrid need him more than he needs them. Would still like to see him in a Liverpool shirt

[@woodycato]

Superb video EAL....refreshing style

[@wassimkhoudi720]

Gareth, A very educated person Love his personality

[@rannza4421]

Great combination makes for a great video, thanks!

[@mariorossetti6835]

Gareth Frank Bale a legendary man on and off the futbol pitch

[@markreed1258]

Miss him at spurs, nice to see him enjoying his golf

[@banditbaker1675]

EAL and Gareth Bale, probably the two nicest Guys on planet Earth!👍

[@Grayson304]

EAL - way to pull this thing off - stellar content - we are glad you and your team made the trip once the opportunity presented itself (tight windows and all!) :-) Hoping we'd get a quick moment at the 19th hole...maybe there wasn't one

[@griffinmartin4177]

Just when I thought these couldn’t get any better 🤩

[@kalbiggins7460]

Love football and Golf, This Video is class. I love it

[@mohammadalghamdi365]

Look how happy he is talking about golf

[@gtaylor9218]

great stuff...im a big football supporter..and enjoyed the blending of 2 of my passions... thanks

[@brunnerfilms3547]

this video was dope af, inspirational

[@stephenwalsh4735]

Loved it. Both nice guys

[@nickpiggott649]

Gareth Bale is such a top bloke. Very down to earth and a great footballer. He has been persecuted by the Real fans for his love of golf, they are the ficklest bunch of "fans" ever... he has countless amazing winning goals in major finals in one of the clubs most successful periods (one of many) and he is hounded ....

[@ZaxDrumsandGolf]

Excellent video Erik!! Cool that you got to do this before the whole Corona thing!!

[@josephbrooks8035]

Everybody: “ Santander” Erik : “San Tan Der”

[@mitchellleesantiago]

Favorite EAL video ever.

[@mikkelhjgaard1696]

This is great to see. I have been a Real Madrid fan since a little kid and the same with golf. This is the best combo.

[@RandomGolfClubFilms]

Loved combining the best of both worlds. Have you watched the podcast video yet with Gareth? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoKsameoid98prM

[@jonteh695]

Great video, amazing quality content!

[@Nachet_MVS]

Golf Santander is just a 10 minutes walk away from my house!!! Great interview, you are great Erik!!!!!!!!!

[@rhysedwards15]

Two of the coolest guys around! Would be ridiculous if Erik and the gang got to Gareth's house in Wales and did Ace Cam on his private 3-hole golf course once coronavirus is all cleared up!

[@aarond9563]

Reeally good video. You guys oddly have great chemistry and Erik you did really well t provide an energetic light atmosphere with jetlag.

[@spencerstone9528]

Reputation is what the public thinks of you, character is how you treat strangers. You’re a stand out bloke Mr. Bale.

[@asherohara2237]

Gareth is such a cool guy, what a video!

[@GolfRx]

Thanks .. we want more golf!!!

[@jumbomacaroni]

I’ve met Eric numerous times at work. I never knew he was such a talented interviewer and podcast host.

[@chinaman1]

If asked why I love to play golf, my answer will be, I can play it alone.

[@benjaminhickey6083]

Superb watch

[@jmandjm]

I'm convinced I am apart of an elite group who gets to watch EAL videos packed with exclusive content from the world's stars at the world's best golf courses. I realized this was posted just this morning but how can this only have 6k views???

[@brentontse8182]

Life long Real Madrid fan here... Bale gets way too much scrutiny from the fan base. He shows up in the clutch every time the team needs him, dude can golf all he wants!

[@dionblaster9960]

the great thing about golf is, that you're always looking for reasons what makes it so great

[@firstspar]

This EAL guy. He is going places.

[@charlieburgess3884]

Love it Erik!!❤️

[@precisioncricket6042]

This guy scored the best goal in the biggest competitions final in the history of the game.

[@trystanoldfield1591]

This was good! nice work

[@blainetoms]

whoever made the gopro footage look this good, i salute you.

[@henrikreimavuo3022]

Gareth seems like a great guy, he doesn't get the recognition he deserves. Loved the video and the full interview!

[@RandomGolfClubFilms]

He's an incredibly humble guy. What were some of your favorite moments in the videos?

[@christopherbennett5262]

​@@RandomGolfClubFilmsIf erik is the coolest man in golf consider me miles davis. I cannot believe you were married to sia.

[@colinmcivor6496]

Recently discovered your channel, and honestly it's been a combination of enjoyment and jealousy. I would love to someday have a profession that would allow me to travel the world to golf. But during this pandemic, your channel has been a great escape from the uncertainty of today's world, and somehow the content keeps getting better the longer this goes on. Keep up the great work EAL!

[@RandomGolfClubFilms]

Thanks, Colin! We definitely work hard to entertain and inspire our subscribers. What have been some of your favorite videos so far?

[@colinmcivor6496]

@@RandomGolfClubFilms They have all been great, but the course vlogs are probably my favourite. I like the way you break down your intention with every shot (even if it doesn't come off) and the humility behind the whole process. Look forward to more of them in the future :)