article_snippet: Gareth Bale flies into a challenge with full back Marcelo during Real Madrid training on Wednesday .
article_snippet: The Wales forward looks to evade the challenge of Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez as team prepare for Saturday's match .
article_snippet: Meanwhile, Gareth Bale and Co prepared for Saturday's league match against Athletic Bilbao at San Mames as Real look to ramp up the pressure on Barcelona.
article_snippet: Alvaro Arbeloa stretches out a leg as Jese shields Alvaro Arbeloa face from the ball .
article_snippet: France striker Karim Benzema is closed down by Brazilian midfielder Lucas Silva .
article_snippet: On loan Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez protects the ball from Germany international .
article_snippet: Iker Casillas dives to Iker Casillas left and reaches out to make a one-handed save during Wednesday's session .
highlights_snippet: The rest of the squad prepared for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Saturday .