Bale

Gareth Bale came on for the second half against Arsenal to straighten out a game that had been going badly for Real Madrid.

The fans have never felt that connection with Bale despite his prowess on the pitch and that leaves him where he stands in the current transfer saga.

Alfredo Relaño looks back on Real Madrid's first outing of the summer - a game in which Gareth Bale didn't figure. Zidane has decided the Welshman's number is up.