Lionel Messi scored a brace in Real Madrid 's 2-0 win over Levante . Goals were Bale 's first in nine games and helped Real to first win in three . Bale had been criticised by sections of his own supporters in recent weeks . He celebrated his goals defiantly at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium . Real 's La Liga title rivals Barcelona are preparing to face Manchester City . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .
Gareth Bale scored a brace in Real Madrid 's 2-0 win over Levante . Goals were Bale 's first in nine games and helped Real to first win in three . Bale had been criticised by sections of his own supporters in recent weeks . He celebrated his goals defiantly at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium . Real 's La Liga title rivals Barcelona are preparing to face Manchester City . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .