5 facts about Gerard Pique you didn't know

#4 Bernabeu in his surname

The name comes from his mother’s side, who is the daughter of former Barcelona president, Amador Bernabeu

The Bernabeu is a name synonymous to Real Madrid, thanks to their legendary president, Santiago Bernabeu. Such was the influence of Bernabeu in the Blancos’ history that their home stadium is named after him.

And it is only fair: after all, he was responsible for the rise of the Whites. However, when you see the very name being one of Gerard Pique’s last names, it is sure to surprise you because the man is basically a Madrid-hating Catalan.

The name comes from his mother’s side, who is the daughter of former Barcelona president, Amador Bernabeu. So now we know: the Bernabeus have ruled the big two of Spain.