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'Bale is a super phenomenon and should play if 75 per cent fit' - Hartson talks up Madrid star

The former Wales international believes his fellow countryman possesses the match-altering ability required to influence the Champions League final

Gareth Bale is a “super phenomenon” who could win Real Madrid the Champions League final in a “split second” even short of full fitness, says John Hartson.

The Welsh forward has worked hard to put himself in contention for a starting role in a showpiece event being staged in his hometown of Cardiff.

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He has not figured for Madrid since a Clasico clash with Barcelona on April 23, but he is in Zinedine Zidane’s squad to face Juventus on Saturday.