GARETH BALE failed to make the Real Madrid squad in the La Liga champions’ final home game of the season and didn’t say goodbye to fans.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side faced Real Betis with the match ending goalless but notably Bale was denied the chance to say farewell to the Real Madrid crowd.
The Welshman, 32, didn’t make the 23-man matchday squad and was missing when his team-mates headed to the middle of the pitch after the final whistle to thank those in the Santiago Bernabeu.
Supporters got the chance to say goodbye to Marcelo who is also expected to depart but despite winning three league titles and four Champions League’s Bale was snubbed of a farewell.
Bale’s contract ends this summer with him all set to leave the club.
Rumours continue to swirl regarding him moving back to a Premier League club with Newcastle and his former club Tottenham interested.
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A transfer to his home town team of Cardiff or a MLS club remain other potential destinations.
Bale has made just seven appearances for Real Madrid this season as his campaign has been plagued by injury.
But he could feature in the Champions League final versus Liverpool after Ancelotti said: “Bale wanted to say goodbye and play tonight if he was fine. He has one last chance as he will be fine for the final.”
The Betis team gave Los Blancos a guard of honour and the hosts returned the gesture for Manuel Pellegrini’s side due to their Copa del Rey victory.
Bale was also absent for this too.
