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REVEALED: The FIVE reasons Man Utd target Gareth Bale's Real dream has become a nightmare
GARETH BALE could make a stunning return to the Premier League this summer.
Gareth Bale Player Profile
Manchester United are working hard to complete an £80million deal for the mercurial Welshman.
After a promising debut campaign last season at the Bernabeu, Bale's Real dream has quickly turned into a nightmare.
Here, Express Sport explores the five reasons why Bale has gone from hero to zero.
Cristiano Ronaldo the main man
Bale and Ronaldo worked to devastating effect last season. Yet this term, the winger has been trailing in the wake of his Portuguese team-mate.
Ronaldo has been in typical free-scoring mode this season, hitting 55 goals for Real.
Bale has subsequently had to play second fiddle to Ronaldo, which isn't something he is accustomed to.
The fans
Real Madrid supporters have been on Bale's back.
Some of his misplaced passes have been booed and he has struggled to win them over.
He was reportedly sworn at when he left the Bernabeu after last night's Champions League semi-final exit at the hands of Juventus.
When the fans turn on you like that, it doesn't bode too well.
Cristiano Ronaldo Player Profile
The media
Every player gets good and negative press, but the Spanish papers have been unforgiving towards Bale.
Marca refused to award Bale a rating during Real's 2-1 defeat to Juve in the first leg.
Bale has irked the media and it seems like he has failed to win them over.
Gareth Bale could be heading out of Real Madrid
Language
Bale has struggled to come to grips with learning the language.
Mastering Spanish appears to be half the battle and communicating with your team-mates is key.
Bale is reportedly feeling 'isolated' in the dressing room, but maybe he needs a few more Spanish lessons.
Carlo Ancelotti's future at Real Madrid is in doubt
Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti's future at the Bernabeu has done little to dispel suggestions Bale could be off.
Ancelotti has come under increasing pressure especially in the wake of Real's European departure.
If Ancelotti were to leave, Bale could be the victim of a major overhaul.
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