Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui spoke of his "love" for Gareth Bale ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup clash with Atletico Madrid in Estonia.
The Welshman is expected to play a major role in 2018-19 after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lopetegui said he has been impressed with Bale's motivation in pre-season, per David Schiavone of Marca:
"Bale is a player we love, he has been here a long time and has been training hard. He is motivated and is an important player who forms part of the team, and being a team is what is important.