Real Madrid legend spotted at Liverpool restaurant

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Liverpool Echo IconWhat's OnWhat's On NewsLiverpool FCThis isn't the first time the former footballer has sought out what the city has to offerReal Madrid legend Roberto Carlos made the most of this time on Merseyside this week as he paid a visit to a Liverpool restaurant. Carlos won three Champions League trophies with Madrid, in 1998, 2000 and 2002.Ahead of the highly-anticipated Champions League clash between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid last night, November 4, Carlos took time away from his duties to see what Liverpool had to offer as he enjoyed a meal.Carlos visited a restaurant that has recently been named "the best" in the city, The Art School Restaurant.

The British Restaurant Awards is an annual ceremony that allows the public to nominate and vote for their favourite restaurants, chefs, and culinary experiences across the UK, recognising excellence in the hospitality industry.Content cannot be displayed without consentOwner Paul Askew shared his delight after receiving the recognition in September and has now reacted to the unexpected visit of the former defender, who ate and drank at his restaurant. But now it’s time for the match." It isn't the first time Carlos has been spotted in the city.Photos seen by the ECHO in 2023 showed the 52-year-old with a beaming smile as he took in the sights and sounds of Mathew Street and SGT Peppers bar.

Photos were shared by surprised fans at the time on social media, including one who couldn't fit into the bar but managed to catch a snap of a "quarter of his [Carlos] baldy head."The fan who took that snap said on X: "Roberto Carlos just wandering round Mathew Street hahahaha. Just heard some fella shout Roberto, looked up and he’s just on his own wandering about laughing to himself." The Mathew Street visit came as Liverpool took on Madrid in a round of 16 first leg clash at AnfieldContent cannot be displayed without consentCarlos may have enjoyed exploring Liverpool prior to the game yesterday, but the match itself will not have been as enjoyable for the Brazilian.