Real Madrid A new injury in the Welshman's calf

Bale has broken down again and nobody dare put a date on his return.

They were talking about three weeks, but now the Whites' medical team are erring on the side of caution. The coaching staff don't want to take any risks with any of the players and Bale doesn't want to take any chances and rush back. An improvement could see him consider a return for the game against Atlético on 27th February.

Zidane has made it clear that he doesn't want to hear about a particular game for the return of a player who was in the best form he's been in during his time at Real Madrid.

Over the last few days a debate that seemed to have been put on hold until the end of the season has been reignited, regarding the confidence that the squad has in the medical team led by Doctor Olmo.

Now nobody wants to talk about a date for his possible return. Zidane has banned it. The coach is looking for the full recovery of the Welsh forward. What is clear is that Bale will not play at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome and his return will have to be put off until the return leg at the Bernabéu on 8th March.