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Solari eases Real Madrid fears over Bale injury

Real Madrid head coach Santiago Solari is confident that the injury to Gareth Bale isn't serious as he prepares to undergo medical tests on Saturday.

The Welshman limped out of his side's 2-2 draw with Villarreal at half-time - the 11th occasion this season that he has been substituted in the top flight and the 15th in all competitions.

But Solari is hopeful that the injury is not serious this time and that he'll only be out for a short period.

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He told reporters: "For now we believe that the Bale thing is something light and today they will put him on tests and we will have more information.