Real Madrid secured an emphatic 3-0 away win over Juventus on Tuesday night but Gareth Bale looked glum on the bench.
Bale was an unused substitute at the Allianz Stadium and appeared dispirited when team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the third minute.
Footage shows Bale at the end of the dugout unmoved when Ronaldo scores while Madrid coaches and other substitutes jump up and cheer in celebration.
Gareth Bale looked glum on the bench during Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Juventus on Tuesday
Bale remained unmoved as Madrid coaches and other substitutes celebrated the first goal
Bale was an unused substitute and appeared dispirited when Cristiano Ronaldo found the net
Bale scored two goals in Madrid’s 3-0 win over Las Palmas last Saturday but was dropped for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.
He also did not feature off the bench as Mateo Kovacic, Marco Asensio and Lucas Vazquez all played cameo roles.
Bale has played just six games less than Ronaldo in all competitions this season, but has started just 20 times out of his 30 matches, compared to Ronaldo who has started 34 out of 36 appearances.
At the end of the dugout Bale remained in his seat as Ronaldo broke deadlock in third minute
Bale was dropped for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday night
There is speculation surrounding Bale’s future at Madrid with the Spanish giants willing to listen to offers.
Bale also looked miserable in a photo with his Madrid team-mates after Tuesday’s match posted by goalkeeper Keylor Navas on Instagram.
The Welshman was at the back of the group picture not smiling.
Madrid host rivals Atletico Madrid in the derby on Sunday in La Liga.
Bale also looked miserable in a photo with his Madrid team-mates after Tuesday’s match
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