Real Madrid coach hints at Bale's departure and his presence in the Champions League final

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hinted at the possibility of Welsh winger Gareth Bale participating in the Champions League final next week against Liverpool.

The Italian, crowned with the Spanish League title, said after a marginal match with his guest Real Betis yesterday that ended in a goalless draw, "Bale (32 years) was not able to be a substitute. He wanted to bid farewell to the stadium (Santiago Bernabeu), he felt good. He wanted to play and salute the fans, but he He will have one last chance in a week, because I think Bale will be in good shape for the final."

Real Madrid will meet Liverpool next Saturday at the Stade de France in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis in the final of the first continental competition, which Real holds the record for the number of titles (13).

And about the Austrian defender David Alaba, who has not participated with Real since the victory over Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final, the coach who won the local league titles in the five major European championships (a record) said, "He will play at 100%. He was able to participate today, but we We didn't have to take any risks. He hasn't played since April 26, but in this crucial match it's not just fitness that counts, it's talent and experience."

Ancelotti talked about midfielder Isco, who will end his career with the Royal after nine seasons in his ranks, "We were talking before the match: he started on the bench in my first match against Betis, and even scored a goal with his head... Turns a wonderful page of his career with Real Madrid, He has been a key player in everything this team has achieved in recent years... I wish him the best."

The 30-year-old has only played 13 games this season with Real in the league and will be free at the end of the season, having scored 53 goals and 56 assists in 352 appearances with Real.

And AS newspaper reported last month that Isco would move to Real Betis.

As for his veteran Brazilian back, Marcelo, the Italian coach said, "Marcelo has not bid farewell to us yet, he is still our leader. He will be in the final. But if he leaves, he will be one of the most prominent international players who will leave, one of the best backs in the world."

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