Man United legend Rio Ferdinand avoids stepping on the Real Madrid crest at the Bernabeu ahead of the Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand was careful not to step on the Real Madrid crest at the Bernabeu ahead of Spain’s Champions League semi-final second leg at home to Bayern Munich.

Ferdinand, a member of TNT Sports’ expert team for the match, posted a video of himself carefully avoiding stepping on a giant Real Madrid badge.

In an article on X, Ferdinand revealed his belief that the Bernabeu is “the best stadium in the world right now!”

The draw is surprisingly well balanced heading into the second leg after a 2-2 draw in the first match in Germany.

Vinicius Junior gave Real the lead in the first leg, but Bayern equalized through Leroy Sane and then took the lead thanks to a Harry Kane penalty.

The TNT Sports pundit couldn’t wait to show his respect to Real’s badge at the Bernabeu

However, Vinicius Junior scored his own late penalty to ensure both teams were level going into Wednesday night’s encounter.

Ferdinand isn’t the first star to avoid stepping on a team’s badge.

Supporters were left baffled earlier this month when Real Madrid players were seen avoiding stepping on the Manchester City crest at the Etihad Stadium ahead of their quarter-final.

Fans were left confused after Real Madrid players avoided stepping on the Man City crest.

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham respected Atletico Madrid by not stepping on his badge

Real players deliberately did not step on the giant City badge in the tunnel.

In September, Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham showed his respect for rivals Atletico Madrid by avoiding stepping on their badge as he left the pitch at the Metropolitano Stadium.

In 2022, then-Real Madrid defender Marcelo was left depressed after accidentally stepping on Manchester City’s badge while training at the Etihad Stadium.

Real’s Bernabeu stadium has undergone significant renovations in recent years, including the addition of a retractable roof, while capacity is expected to increase from 81,000 to around 85,000.