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Real Madrid's Gareth Bale Diagnosed with Infection in Upper Respiratory Tract

Bleacher Report | January 6, 2020

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Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been diagnosed with an infection in his upper respiratory tract, Real Madrid announced on Monday.

Along with Karim Benzema, who was "diagnosed with a contusion in the semimembranosus muscle of his left hamstring," the Welshman will be absent in Saudi Arabia for Real's Spanish Super Cup campaign:

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Both Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale are not travelling with Real Madrid for the Spanish Super Cup. Benzema has a muscle injury, while Bale has a respiratory problem. https://t.co/jn1XqxlU6L

The latest issue will be a big blow for Bale, as his career at Madrid has been blighted by fitness issues.

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