Gareth Bale impressed on his return to Real Madrid's starting XI as they beat Unionistas de Salamanca 3-1 in the Copa del Rey but was forced off with an ankle injury in the 53rd minute of the game.

We've got a full weekend of LaLiga action ahead, with the league still wide open at both ends of the table. Barcelona and Real Madrid can hardly be separated at this stage of the season.  

Tottenham and Real Madrid will enter talks on Wednesday over a sensational return for Gareth Bale - but the Wales star would have to agree to a massive pay cut.

Sportsmail understands Spurs have explored the possibility of trying to lure their former player back to north London but the finances attached to the deal mean it is unlikely this month.

Gareth Bale made a hasty exit while his team-mates were still playing in their 4-3 defeat to Real Sociedad on Thursday night. Zinedine Zidane's side crashed out of the Copa del Rey at the Bernebeu.

Gareth Bale is determined to see out the final two years of his Real Madrid contract, according to the player's agent Jonathan Barnett.

Gareth Bale's agent has defended his Welsh charge after Real Madrid fans were angered by the winger leaving the Bernabeu with 10 minutes to go during their 4-3 defeat to Real Sociedad. 

Gareth Bale is back in the Real Madrid squad for a La Liga game for the first time in over a month after being included for Sunday's match at Osasuna.

The Wales international appeared set to depart Real Madrid in the summer, only for the club to reject the big money bid despite Zinedine Zidane's willingness to allow Bale to leave.

Zinedine Zidane says that Real Madrid will count on Gareth Bale during the final months of the season after the Welsh forward started in the 4-1 win at Osasuna on Sunday.

PETE JENSON AT EL SADAR STADIUM: Zinedine Zidane's side knew this was a potential slip-up but turned an awkward away fixture against battling Osasuna into a routine win.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale was sent home from training with gastroenteritis after concerns that the bug could spread. Luka Jovic has also been told to stay away before Saturday's game at Levante.

Gareth Bale has been omitted from Real Madrid's squad to face Levante on Saturday, with the forward suffering with gastroenteritis. Bale was sent home from training on Wednesday.

The Spanish giants are looking to sell Gareth Bale in the summer and are hoping they can replace the Welsh winger with one of Europe's top forwards as they look to rebuild their side.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Having played no part in the win that put Real back in control of their LaLiga fate it seemed Bale was in no mood to share the celebratory mood sweeping the squad.

The football season faces an uncertain future after the outbreak of the coronavirus, but Real Madrid appear to unperturbed as they make preparations for the summer.

Zidane is reported to have a fractious relationship with Bale and attempted to force him out the club last summer - something the player felt was 'professional abuse'.

Zinedine Zidane is looking to sell five of his Real Madrid stars in order to lay the foundations for a bold spree of signings as Los Blancos look to ring the changes this summer transfer window.

Real Madrid believe pay cuts for their highest earners will become 'inevitable' as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Zidane was openly willing to let the Welsh winger leave the Bernabeu in the summer and a move to the Chinese Super League almost came to fruition before it collapsed.

PETE JENSON: Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane will have plenty of decisions to make when this season finishes. From trimming a bloated squad to selling Gareth Bale, he has a lot of work to do.

Zinedine Zidane has so many young players out on loan that if everyone returns at the end of this season there will 37 players at his disposal. Sportsmail look at some of those who might go.

According to Marca, boss Zinedine Zidane is keen to offload the pairing and will not prevent them from securing transfers. Both have struggled with poor form and injury woes this season.

James Rodriguez, Lucas Vazquez, Mariano Diaz, Alvaro Odriozola, Alphone Areola and Nacho Fernandez will also be shipped out. Zinedine Zidane is hoping to raise £105million.

Although Gareth Bale would likely draw a hefty sum, Real Madrid reportedly want to hang on to him for now as they make preparations for a season without a major acquisition.

Bale became one of the world's best wingers in north London before leaving Spurs for the Bernabeu in the summer of 2013 for what was then a world-record transfer of £86million.

Comolli has claimed a select few of Europe's biggest clubs will be able to 'sweep the transfer market' this summer and buy some of the hottest prospects for heavily discounted fees.

It wasn't quite an annus horribilis, as the Queen would say. Not like 2014. And 2015. And 2016. And, oh yes, 2017 and 2018

Now that we are officially engaged, and with David wanting to talk things through in person, I suggested meeting at the organic pub in Islington

I know I said last week that it's how nice you are inside that shows on your face. But as I contemplate flying to Sydney to meet the Hunk, I've been reconsidering that sentiment

You can tell a lot about someone's psyche by looking at their search history. Here's mine. On just one day, I searched 124 sites.

'Met these lovely ladies the other night and they could not have been sweeter,' Sean raved in the caption, along with a heart emoticon. In the photo, Kendall puckered up to the camera.

The Smile hitmaker, 34, and actor, 44, looked more loved-up than ever as they shared several tender kisses and held hands in the Big Apple.

She's one of the world's most highest paid models. And today, Kendall Jenner is celebrating her 24th birthday. Kris Jenner took to social media to share a few photos of her daughter to celebrate.

She has been busy celebrating her daughter Kendall's 24th birthday - and Kris Jenner really let loose as she boarded a private jet later and seemed worse for wear. 

She is often seen in glamorous looks alongside her famous family. But on Tuesday, Kourtney Kardashian proved that she can even look fabulous in sweats.

Kylie Jenner has a couple reasons to celebrate her Tuesday afternoon. Fresh off of celebrating her mother Kris Jenner's 64th birthday, she received a loaded package full of Stassi's new swim line.

Scrolling through the Kardashian family's multiple posts in the past 24 hours, one begins to wonder if sisters Kim, Khloe, Kourtney and Kendall are not in fact quietly seething.

Kim Kardashian was spending time with two other people she loves, her momager Kris Jenner and grandmother Mary Jo.

Kim Kardashian has become the first member of the reality family to speak out on Caitlyn Jenner's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! appearance.

Quoting 'sources with direct knowledge' of Kim's business, TMZ reported: 'Kim's massive restock release was actually more successful than the initial launch... netting millions in just minutes.'

The philanthropic effort came weeks after the family was grilled on social media after engaging in a food fight on their E! series, Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

Caitlyn Jenner's huge fanbase turned on her following Thursday's instalment of I'm A Celebrity after she discussed her relationship with Khloe Kardashian.

She and husband Dean McDermott, 53, owe $1,182,760 in taxes. She recently appeared on the Beverly Hills, 90210 meta reboot BH90210, which was cancelled after only one season.

Kim Kardashian put her baking skills on display in a series of Instagram videos of her baking Christmas cookies with Saint. The reality star also got a gingerbread house from her mother.

She's the 36-year-old businesswoman and hotel heiress, who is set to celebrate Christmas in Los Angeles with her extended family.

Portia De Rossi took to Instagram back in October as she and DeGeneres cuddled up to Gamble on their private flight: 'Thanks @krisjenner for letting us borrow him @coreygamble thanks!'

The make-up mogul, 21, took to her Instagram stories to flash her huge diamond ring before she teased in a snap that she missed her ex-beau and baby daddy Travis Scott.

They haven't always got on since splitting in 2015. But Caitlyn and Kris Jenner seem to be on good terms now, if the I'm A Celebrity contestant's Instagram is anything to go by.

Kylie Jenner supported her ex Travis Scott in a hoodie and sweat pants from his Astroworld festival. She went to the jewelry store while accompanied by Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble.