PETE JESON IN SPAIN: Real Madrid may have thrown away two points against PSG but Zinedine Zidane was asked how he could explain the remarkable improvement in his team.

Gareth Bale has added to Real Madrid's increasing injury list ahead of El Clasico against Barcelona with a minor thigh problem.

Gareth Bale's agent has admitted the Real Madrid winger 'is not ecstatic' with life at the club but insists he's never asked to leave after the 30-year-old came close to leaving in the summer.

Zinedine Zidane says he will not stop Wales star Gareth Bale from playing golf in his spare time. Bale admits playing golf is his passion and that his team-mates have nicknamed him 'The Golfer'.

Marca report that Real Madrid need to generate 200m euros to balance the books and avoid sanctions from UEFA's Financial Fair Play rulings after they spent 350m euros in the summer.

The Bernabeu outfit were one of the most active clubs in the summer transfer window, spending big to appease returning manager Zinedine Zidane ahead of the new season.

Real Madrid have long been interested in signing Manchester United's Paul Pogba. It is reported that Los Blancos could offer both Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez in any deal.

PETE JENSON: The incredible efficiency of Real Madrid's Rodrygo Goes helped Real Madrid sign off their Champions League group campaign with a 3-1 win over Club Brugges.

Gareth Bale was benched by Zinedine Zidane again for Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Valencia. The Welsh winger though found a way to keep himself amused while he sat on the substitutes bench.

PETE JENSON AT THE NOU CAMP: The last there was a 0-0 between Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga someone had launched a pig's head onto the pitch at Luis Figo back in 2002.

Bale's commitment to Madrid was criticised in the Spanish press after posing with a 'Wales, golf, Madrid, in that order' banner after helping his country reach Euro 2020.

The Welshman has come under fire in Spain for a lack of commitment towards the culture, with reports that he had not made an effort to learn the language and does not bond with the team.

Real Madrid beat Valencia in the new look Spanish Super Cup semi-final and will now play either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid for the crown.

Gareth Bale has no intention of departing Real Madrid in the near future and even plans on having another full season in LaLiga, according to his agent.

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has left winger Gareth Bale out of the 19-man squad that will face Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday, despite the Welshman training all week injury free.

Gareth Bale's agent has described the prospect of the Welshman leaving Real Madrid on loan this month as 'ridiculous' and insisted he will see out his Bernabeu contract.

Brahim Diaz - the former Manchester City forward who refuses to go out on loan - sent Real Madrid into the last-16 of the Spanish Cup with a brace after they suffered a scare.

Real Madrid used to be the club that most frequently broke the transfer record now they are the club who spend the most on what they believe will be the next big thing.

Zinedine Zidane has spoken of his hopes of winning the Copa del Rey after Real Madrid eased into the last 16 with a 3-1 victory at Unionistas de Salamanca.

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.

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.

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.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Manchester City left empty handed on the dramatic night in 2012 after a sensational late 3-2 win for Real Madrid brought manager Jose Mourinho to his knees.

The 22-year-old centre back arrived at the Bernabeu last summer in a £44million move from Porto, but has played just 13 games all season and has played a lot out of position at Real Madrid.

Real Madrid fans are relishing the prospect of watching 18-year-old Takefusa Kubo after his latest impressive display at the Copa America against Ecuador on Monday night.

Paul Pogba's brother Mathias has once again fuelled speculation that his World Cup winning sibling could be set to seal a late summer exit from Old Trafford and join Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Real Madrid are considering a move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes over fears they will be unable to secure the signing of Paul Pogba.

Eden Hazard, who signed from Chelsea in a staggering £150million deal earlier this summer, missed the first two games of the La Liga campaign with a thigh injury.

Real Madrid have been dealt another injury blow with striker Luka Jovic ruled out of Serbia's Euro 2020 qualifier against Luxembourg on Tuesday with an unspecified injury.