MATCHDAY: World Cup spot on the line for Italy and Portugal
It's crunch time in World Cup qualifying in Europe as the playoffs begin with four semifinal matchesMARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GARETH BALE FORWARD - NO TEAM
FORWARD - NO TEAM
Wales captain Gareth Bale trains ahead of World Cup play-off semi-final with Austria Bale was omitted from Real Madrids 23-man matchday squad against Barcelona on Sunday but trained on Tuesday; Carlo Ancelotti said: He didnt...
MARCH 22, 2022 • SKY.COM
Bale ready to answer Wales call after missing 'clasico' Gareth Bale has linked up with Wales' national team ahead of its World Cup qualifying playoff against Austria
MARCH 21, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Bale ready to answer Wales call after missing 'clasico'
Gareth Bale has linked up with Wales' national team ahead of its World Cup qualifying playoff against AustriaMARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wales expect captain Gareth Bale to be available for World Cup play-off semi-final against Austria Bale was omitted from Real Madrids 23-man matchday squad against Barcelona on Sunday; Carlo Ancelotti said: He didnt feel well yesterday aft...
MARCH 21, 2022 • SKY.COM
Bale will have fitness determined by Wales ahead of World Cup qualifier Wales will determine Gareth Bale’s fitness for their upcoming World Cup qualifier after the forward was deemed too ill to play in Real Madri...
MARCH 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Gareth Bale or Mariano to feature in El Clasico for the injured Karim Benzema? 🤯
MARCH 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Plays well in return Bale had six shots (three on target) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's scoreless draw against Villarreal.
Impact Bale made his first appearance for Real Madrid since August and showed no signs of rust here, pacing his side in shots attempted with a couple of them being brilliantly saved by the opposing keeper. Karim Benzema (hamstring) may be available for Tuesday's UCL visit to PSG, but Bale proved he can be very useful for the remainder of the season.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Champions League returns: PSG-Real Madrid highlights last 16
The Champions League resumes this week with the start of the knockout stageFEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gareth Bale comes in from the cold Having looked frozen out at Madrid, Bale featured against Villarreal and was praised for his efforts by his coach Ancelotti afterwards
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Madrid held at Villarreal before PSG; Bale makes rare start
Spanish leader Real Madrid has drawn at Villarreal 0-0 in a match that featured Gareth Bale playing his first minutes in more than five monthsFEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barcelona wins late to end poor run, Madrid held by Elche
Barcelona finally got things going its way by scoring late in a 1-0 victory against relegation-threatened Alavés in the Spanish leagueJANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes bench Sunday Bale is in the match day squad to face Elche on Sunday.
Impact Bale returns after dealing with multiple injuries that have kept him out since August. The attacker starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Chelsea faces Spurs again; Mbappe, Messi available
Chelsea plays London rival Tottenham in the Premier League in what appears a forlorn attempt to chase down leader Manchester CityJANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Copa exit becomes Barcelona's latest setback; Madrid rallies
Barcelona’s list of disappointments this season got longer with a loss to Athletic Bilbao in the round of 16 of the Copa del ReyJANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Arsenal-Liverpool in cup; Barça, Madrid in action
Arsenal hosts Liverpool in the second leg of the League Cup semifinals with the teams locked at 0-0 after last week’s first leg at AnfieldJANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Training with team Bale (back) was pictured training with Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Impact Bale hasn't featured since August due to multiple injuries, the latest one being a back issue this past week. He is back in training now but it is unclear whether he's ready for game time yet.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out with back issue Bale will not be traveling with Real Madrid for the Spanish Super Cup this week as he is dealing with a back issue.
Impact Bale hasn't played for Real Madrid since August and has suffered a myriad of injuries in the time since. His next opportunity to return after the cup matches will be against Elche on Jan. 23.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Chelsea vs. Liverpool; virus-hit Barça at Mallorca
It will be intriguing to see whether Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel starts Romelu Lukaku against Liverpool or if the striker even features in the clash between top-four rivalsJANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out against Getafe Bale (illness) is not in Real Madrid's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Getafe.
Impact Bale tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-December and he is still not fit enough to return on Sunday. He hasn't featured at all since August.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Benzema brace as Madrid beats Bilbao 2-1 in virus-hit game
Karim Benzema has struck two quick goals to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao in a Spanish league game missing several players because of coronavirus infectionsDECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: League Cup QFs in England; Real Madrid at Bilbao
Spanish leader Real Madrid visits Athletic Bilbao with both teams missing several players with coronavirus infectionsDECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Madrid outbreak grows after Alaba, Isco test positive
Real Madrid's number of players who have COVID 19 has reached eight after David Alaba and Isco Alarcón tested positiveDECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Virus-hit Madrid held by Cádiz; record hat trick for Molina
Coronavirus-hit Real Madrid has been held 0-0 at home by Cádiz in the Spanish league to end its 10-game winning streak across all competitionsDECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: EPL top 3 play away; COVID gives Hazard chance
Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea — the top three in the English Premier League — all face away games to complete a truncated round because of COVID-19 outbreaks in many squad...DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
