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Real Madrid handed a timely boost as Carlo Ancelotti reveals 'it's possible' that Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard could both START their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Athletic Bilbao

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard could be ready to start Real Madrid's Copa del Rey quarter-final against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.

After returning from his loan spell at Tottenham in the summer, Bale started Madrid's first three LaLiga matches this season, but he has not featured since for the team after suffering a number of injury setbacks.

Meanwhile, Hazard has got more game time under his belt, making 18 appearances in all competitions. However, his campaign has also been disrupted by injuries and illness.