article_snippet.sent: The connection between the former Tottenham pair is an essential part of Carlo Ancelotti's side's chances of picking up silverware this season.
article_snippet.sent: Former Tottenham midfielder
article_snippet.sent: Gareth Bale’s one year on from Gareth Bale dramatic winner in the Copa del Rey final but Bale, who also scored in the Champions League final and the World Club Cup last year, is likely to be in a race to get back before the Champions League semi-finals on 5-6 May should Real reach a race to get back before the Champions League semi-finals on
article_snippet.sent: German international Sami Khedira and former Real Sociedad player Asier Illaramendi are the options.
article_snippet.sent: Ancelotti said in midweek:
article_snippet.sent: Gareth Bale was fantastic last season and has been very good this year.
article_snippet.sent: Gareth Bale scored goals in the finals last season and Gareth Bale will be important for us as last season reaches last season climax.