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Real Madrid fan gets once-in-a-lifetime chance to sub for Gareth Bale

Nissan made one fan's dreams come true, giving her the opportunity of a lifetime to meet and appear on film with a global superstar

When your team’s superstar goes down injured, it’s never easy. Other players have to step up, formations and philosophies have to be shuffled and adapted. But while Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane had a squad bursting with talent at his disposal when Gareth Bale damaged his ankle tendons against Sporting Lisbon last November, others that work with the star weren't so fortunate.

Bale was due to team up with Sergio Aguero to film the latest batch of ads for UEFA Champions League sponsor Nissan, but the crutches he was on would make that impossible.