<p>In total, Bale played 1,260 minutes across 20 Real matches in all competitions - 27.5 per cent of the total the team played - scoring three goals and contributing two assists in another campaign plagued by injury.</p>

<p>He did manage to feature in two matches following the post-lockdown restart but the damage was done long before then as his relationship with Zidane continued to deteriorate.</p>

<p>But now, Zidane and the club have their wish as Bale looks set to complete a sensational return to former club Tottenham on a season-long loan, where Real will subsidise a part of his wages.</p>

<p>It remains unclear what will happen after his loan at Spurs comes to an end, considering that his 'deal for life' at Real runs out in 2022, but that is problem for another day as far as Real are concerned. </p>

<p>Zidane only handed Bale 1,260 minutes last season, which costed the club £21,631 per minute</p>

<p>Bale moved to the Spanish capital from Spurs for a then-world-record £86m in 2013 and had helped them to two of his four Champions League triumphs when he signed those new terms, scoring 50 league goals in 90 games for the club. </p>
