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Bale doubtful for Real's Liverpool clash
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has a buttock muscle strain and is doubtful for their Champions League Group B match against Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday, the club said.
Published : 20 Oct 2014, 02:12 PM
Updated : 20 Oct 2014, 02:12 PM
"Following tests carried out on Gareth Bale by Real Madrid medical staff he has been diagnosed as suffering an injury to the right pyramidalis muscle," said a Real statement.
The 25-year-old was an unused substitute in Real’s 5-0 victory over Levante in La Liga on Saturday.
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