Penélope Cruz once again becomes the center of attention after an unexpected piece of news has come to light that has surely left Iker Casillas deeply affected. Raúl Albiol hasn't hesitated to reveal a funny anecdote involving the footballer and the actress.
A new chapter is beginning in footballer Raúl Albiol's career, following his official announcement of his departure from Villarreal after six memorable seasons.
Despite his farewell to the club, the defender has made it clear that this isn't his professional retirement. Everything indicates that his intention is to keep competing, since, in his own words, "he doesn't know how to live without soccer."
"My wife will kill me... but my idea is to keep playing in a project that excites me, inspires me, and a club that trusts me," the player stated at his farewell press conference.
In this new moment of his life, the footballer has taken the opportunity to look back on his career and recall lived anecdotes. At this time, he has revealed the trap Iker Casillas set for him in the past, a story in which Penélope Cruz was also involved.
Penélope Cruz and Iker Casillas, protagonists of a funny anecdote from Raúl Albiol
Throughout his career, Albiol has built great friendships within the world of soccer. Among these important people is Iker Casillas, with whom he shared a locker room at Real Madrid.
It was precisely with the former goalkeeper that he experienced an anecdote he has now shared on El cafelito, a show hosted by Josep Pedrerol. During his appearance on the program, the guest shared a funny anecdote involving Penélope Cruz and her husband, Javier Bardem:
"He caused a big commotion. I was living in La Finca and Iker called me one morning to tell me that some friends were coming who wanted to see my house because they were thinking about buying one in the area."
At that moment, according to Raúl Albiol, he asked his friend to tell him the names of the visitors so he could notify security, but Iker Casillas refused. "Don't worry, when they're there, they'll call you," the guest said, recreating the former goalkeeper's words.
The surprise came when the visitors arrived in a black, elegant car with a chauffeur, which made him think they were politicians. However, to his astonishment, the people who got out of the car were Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem.
"When I saw them get out, I was a bit stunned, because of course, I was used to seeing them in movies. Iker hadn't told me anything," the defender said, laughing.
According to him, both actors were very friendly and kind during the visit. In addition, Penélope Cruz shared with his wife Alicia a curious coincidence, although he didn't reveal what it was.
Finally, Albiol concluded the story with laughter as he recalled that he and his wife welcomed them in comfortable clothes: "We were at home, just as they caught us, because we weren't expecting that visit."