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Zidane reveals why Gareth Bale didn’t play against Tottenham Hotspur

Gareth Bale and Zinedine Zidane after the Welshman was substituted

Gareth Bale was not fit to travel with Real Madrid for their pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur in Munich, manager Zinedine Zidane has said.

Wales international Bale on Tuesday missed the Audi Cup match, which Spurs won 1-0, following the collapse of his proposed move to China.

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