Rafa Nadal takes honorary kick-off in Real Madrid v Espanyol

Rafael Nadal took the honorary kick-off in this afternoon's LaLiga Matchday 34 meeting between Real Madrid and Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Minorcan-born tennis player, who has been a Real Madrid honorary member since 2011, is the only tennis player to have secured 21 Grand Slam titles after prevailing in the Australian Open in January.