Real Madrid coach Zidane: I didn't seek to insult Bale

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane insists he didn't seek to insult Gareth Bale after his outburst on Sunday.

Real were beaten 3-1 by Bayern Munich on Saturday and Bale spent the entirety of the match in the stands, not even making it to the Madrid bench, with Zidane then claiming after the game it would be better if the Welshman left the club.

"It's true that sometimes my Spanish causes mischief, but I want to be clear," Zidane said.

"First, I have not disrespected anyone, especially a player of ours. I always say the same thing. The players are most important and I will always be with my players.

"Second, I said the club were trying to sell the player, nothing more.

"And third, Bale didn't get ready for the game became he didn't want to as the club were trying to sort out his future.

"Now let's go back to the start. He is a Real Madrid player, nothing has changed.

"He will train normally, and tomorrow is tomorrow so we will see what happens.

"You know the situation and you know what is happening with the club. Gareth is a player in the Real Madrid team.

"That's the most important thing. I'm not at all uncomfortable working with Bale. I will count on him once more."