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Real Madrid given huge injury boost: Gareth Bale returns to training
REAL MADRID and Wales have been given a major boost with Gareth Bale's return to training.
Gareth Bale scores wondergoal in the game's first MINUTE
The Welshman has been out since November after suffering ankle tendon damage and undergoing surgery.
But Madrid's official Twitter account posted a picture of Bale training with the first-team.
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) February 12, 2017
Look who returned to group training at #RMCity today!
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Madrid beat Osasuna 3-1 on Saturday night to remain top of La Liga.
With the Champions League resuming next week, Bale's return to training will be a welcome boost to Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane.
Gareth Bale hurt his ankle in November
Zidane said: "He's fine. He's working very well and looks determined.
"I hope that Bale is back with us before the return leg against Napoli [March 7].
Wales boss Chris Coleman will also be delighted to see Bale back fit ahead of their World Cup qualifier with the Republic of Ireland on March 24.
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