A smattering of whistles broke out around the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday as Gareth Bale prepared to enter the Clasico stage at 1-0 down.His mission, with less than 30 minutes left on the clock, was to try to score the goal that would keep Real Madrids hopes of reaching the Copa del Rey final alive.4
| GOAL! | Siri, show me the perfect panenka… Luis Suarez makes it 3-0 to Barcelona! #ElClasico pic.twitter.com/HX3gY0NZv8— Eleven Sports (@ElevenSports_UK) February 27, 2019This time there was no genuine opportunity to be the hero and change the big game, as Bale so often has over the last six years in the Spanish capital. In hindsight, it is tempting to imagine whether he could have helped Madrid avoid a cup exit from a starting spot, rather than being reduced to a cameo.That starting spot wasnt afforded because coach Santiago Solari would rather not take the tactical risk. Bales lack of defensive assistance has hurt Madrid in some games this season, his passiveness most obviously exemplified in their embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Eibar back in November. Solari persisted with the superstar for a few more matches, but since the turn of the year his preference has become clear. The Argentine has thrown his weight behind the hard work of Lucas Vzquez rather than the erratic talent of Bale, even if it means less cutting edge up front.The consequences of that trade-off were clear against Bara. While Lucas could often be seen back in his own third, robbing the ball from the visitors in a manner that Madrids number 11 would not, equally, he caused no real danger at the other end. When a cutting ball was played over Baras backline in the 21st minute for example, Jordi Alba was no doubt delighted to face the far more beatable Galician rather than the pace and acceleration of Bale. Barcelonas left-back swept up comfortably.Getty4
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LaLiga x1Copa del Rey x1Champions League x4Club WorldCup x3Yet at the same time it isnt truly surprising. Despite his contribution in goals, trophies, and more than half a decade of service, Bale has never really managed to become universally loved by Madrid fans (and in recent years at least, the media). His time at the Bernabeu is a contradiction: in the present it is marked by a sensation that someone of his ability could have done more. In the future, when the details become blurred and the trophy haul is all that matters, it will surely be considered a success.4Previous Post Previous post: Gareth Bale deserves more football, but El Clasico snub shows it won't come at Real Madrid Next Post Next post: Roma fan jailed for three-and-a-half years for assault of Liverpool supporter Sean Cox outside Anfield
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Gareth Bale deserves more football, but El Clasico snub shows it won't come at Real Madrid Written by: fpnews Posted on: February 28, 2019 A smattering of whistles broke out around the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday as Gareth Bale prepared to enter the Clasico stage at 1-0 down.
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Gareth Bale deserves more football, but El Clasico snub shows it won't come at Real Madrid. Bernabeu on Wednesday as Gareth Bale prepared to enter the Clasico
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Love how Real Madrid sends me an email saying Happy Birthday from one of the players got one in spanish from our captain and one in English from Bale, love this team so much. 26 · 7 comments Eden Hazard's statement to West Ham fans singing 'He's off to Madrid' during tonight's London derby.
A smattering of whistles broke out around the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday as Gareth Bale prepared to enter the Clasico stage at 1-0 down. His mission, with less than 30 minutes left on the clock, was to try to score the goal that would keep Real Madrid's hopes of reaching the Copa del Rey final alive.
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Had he been to any other club other than Real Madrid, the answer would have been NO! But for Real Madrid, Yes maybe! He had a fantastic debut season, for starters.
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