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Gareth Bale Reportedly Will Be Handed Chance to Make Case for UCL Start

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale will reportedly be given a last chance to make a case to be in the starting XI for the team's upcoming clash with Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.

Los Blancos face Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu in the last match before their first-leg meeting with the German giants, and according to Santiago Siguero of Marca, the Welshman can still force his way in manager Zinedine Zidane's plans with a strong display in the La Liga fixture.

"Bale didn't play against Malaga, so he's expected to start against Athletic Club on Wednesday evening, at least in accordance with how Zidane usually likes to rotate his players," noted the report.