article_snippet.sent: The world's most expensive player has endured a difficult second season at the Bernabeu.
article_snippet.sent: Despite starring in both the 2014 Copa del Rey and the Premier League finals, the 25-year-old has become a figure of frustration for fans this term.
article_snippet.sent: The Welshman missed the the Premier League quarter-final return against Atletico after picking up an injury .
article_snippet.sent: The Welshman's done everything right up to this point and having a huge impact over there
article_snippet.sent: The Stoke manager played with former England striker Gary Lineker under Terry Venables for one season at Barcelona in 1988.
article_snippet.sent: When you get the opportunity to go to a club such as Barcelona or Real Madrid you've got to go with the intention that you're going to try and stay there for as long as you can until you can actually kick you out of the door.
highlights_snippet.sent: Gareth Bale has endured a difficult second season at Real Madrid .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Former Tottenham winger has been linked with a return to the Premier League with Manchester United and Chelsea .
  