Bale did not want to play against Man City, says Zidane

Zinedine Zidane has said Gareth Bale told him he did not want to play for Real Madrid against Manchester City in the Champions League last 16 on Friday.

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Real Madrid's French coach Zinedine Zidane reacts during the Spanish League football match between Real Madrid and Alaves at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in Valdebebas near Madrid on July 10, 2020. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)

2020-08-07 18:16:20

Zinedine Zidane has said Gareth Bale told him he did not want to play for Real Madrid against Manchester City in the Champions League last 16 on Friday.

But Zidane said Eden Hazard is fit to face City, despite concerns regarding the Belgian's right ankle.

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