Wales and Real Madrid winger, Gareth Bale is left battling with flu and is a doubt for Wednesday night’s clash with holders Bayern Munich. According to Spain’s premier Radio network, La Cadena SER, Bale was not together with the rest of the squad in the team hotel last night and is said not to be feeling well.
With Cristiano Ronaldo just back from injury, coach Carlo Ancelotti will be left sweating over the availability of Bale but will also be quick to draft in a replacement should Bale be limited by his illness. Bale has been on a good run of form this season but the Welsh wonder has been perhaps Madrid’s best player since March.
Six goals in his last six appearances for Madrid, the most recent, his wonder goal in the Copa del Rey final has earned him the praise and a Bale-less Madrid, Wednesday night, will be a huge loss for the Los Blancos who are seeking their La decimal.
This morning perhaps will offer another assessment of his illness as Real Madrid and Bale are in a race against time for tonight’s ‘clash of the titans’. Presumably, a 100% fit Ronaldo can deal a bloody nose to any team but he also needs all the help he can get upfront and the speed of Bale will surely come in very handy.
Between Bale, Ronaldo and Benzema, 23 goals have been scored and they have made 12 assists. When Madrid files out against Bayern tonight, the trio needs to be complete.
