The Wales forward is Madrid’s second-top scorer behind Cristiano Ronaldo this season. (Source: Reuters) The Wales forward is Madrid’s second-top scorer behind Cristiano Ronaldo this season. (Source: Reuters)Gareth Bale appears more isolated than ever at Real Madrid after not playing in his side’s 3-0 win over Juventus in the Champions League and barely celebrating his side’s goals, but coach Zinedine Zidane said he understood the player’s frustration. I still think he’s an important player.”While his fellow substitutes wildly celebrated Ronaldo’s outrageous bicycle kick goal against Juventus, Bale barely reacted. He played another key role in Real winning the 2016 Champions League but his influence has waned in the last two seasons, not helped by a serious ankle injury last campaign and repeated muscle problems.

Source: Indian Express April 07, 2018 14:03 UTC