Gareth Bale injury: Real Madrid dealt huge blow ahead of Atletico Madrid Champions League meeting

The sides meet in the second-leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday

Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo shows concern at Gareth Bale injury (GETTY IMAGES)

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Gareth Bale looks set to miss Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final second leg match against Atletico Madrid with a calf injury.

The Welsh forward lasted just a few minutes before limping off during Real's 3-1 home victory over Malaga on Saturday.

Real said in a statement on Monday: "The tests done on Gareth Bale by Real Madrid's medical staff have revealed a muscular lesion in his soleus muscle in his left leg.

"His condition will be evaluated."

Los Blancos are also without Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, who suffered a knee ligament strain against Malaga and is expected to be unavailable for six weeks.

However, Real coach Carlo Ancelotti is hoping to have striker Karim Benzema fit for Wednesday's match after the Frenchman missed Saturday's encounter at the Bernabeu with a knee injury.

Ten-time European winners Real were held to a goalless draw at Atletico in the quarter-final first leg last week.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Gareth Bale injury: Real Madrid dealt huge blow ahead of Atletico Madrid Champions League meeting

The sides meet in the second-leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday

Bookmark popover

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering