The return of Gareth Bale was always going to be one of those drum roll moments, where some jury members were still out, after all, it’s been a while, he’s not getting any younger and the Welshman is a tad injury prone.
Judging by these clips, there really wasn’t very much worth worrying about. Unless you’re going to have to play against this absolute beast in the immediate future.
I discuss Bale’s ‘limitations’ in my latest show…