The 30-year-old Welshman has ended a 169-day league scoring drought while becoming only the second Real Madrid player this century to score a La Liga double and be sent off in the same match
In doing so, the 30-year-old Welshman ended a 169-day league scoring drought, while becoming only the second Real Madrid player this century -- after Cristiano Ronaldo did the same against Malaga in 2010 -- to score a La Liga double and be sent off in the same match.That Bale is still wearing the white of Los Blancos is noteworthy in its own right.
Romelu Lukaku racially abused by Cagliari fans during Serie A gameBut with three years left on his reported $18.7 million per year contract, top European clubs were turned off by a player limited to just 79 league starts over the last four seasons because of persistent injury problems.As such, the Chinese Super League appeared to be his most likely destination with a reported $1 million per week salary on offer.
Arsenal comes from two goals down to earn draw against Tottenham Liverpool maintains perfect start to the season to stay top of Premier LeagueThis was the first time in 482 senior club appearances that Bale was sent after two bookings, having been shown a straight red on two previous occasions.On top of salvaging a point for Real, Bale draw level with Brazil's Ronaldo with 104 league goals for the club.
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