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Gareth Bale injury: Real Madrid dealt huge blow ahead of Atletico Madrid Champions League meeting

The sides meet in the second-leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday

Monday 20 April 2015 11:38 BST

Cristiano Ronaldo shows concern at Gareth Bale injury (GETTY IMAGES)

Gareth Bale looks set to miss Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final second leg match against Atletico Madrid with a calf injury.

The Welsh forward lasted just a few minutes before limping off during Real's 3-1 home victory over Malaga on Saturday.

Real said in a statement on Monday: "The tests done on Gareth Bale by Real Madrid's medical staff have revealed a muscular lesion in his soleus muscle in his left leg.

"His condition will be evaluated."

Los Blancos are also without Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, who suffered a knee ligament strain against Malaga and is expected to be unavailable for six weeks.

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Jan Oblak

Absolutely excellent in the first-half, producing six saves, a couple of which kept Atletico in the game. Wasn’t tested after the break. 8

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Juanfran

Defensively sound and produced a couple of really good crosses down the right. 7

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Miranda

When of the better centre-backs in world football, Miranda was comfortable whenever called upon. 7

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Diego Godin

Like his partner Godin was excellent for the most part, thwarting the BBC. 7

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Guillherme Siqueria

What joy the visitors did have was produced down the left, with Siqueira looking better as an attacking threat than a defensive one. 5

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Gabi

Provided an excellent platform defensively when challenging the likes of Modric and Kroos and on the ball, a real class act. 8

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Mario Suarez

A worked in the centre of the park, Suarez picked up a booking that means he’ll miss the second leg – he’ll be missed. 7

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Koke

Didn’t show the kind of ability that has made him one of the most sought after players in world football. 6

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Arda Turan

Apart from one brilliant burst late in the second half – when he should have done better with his final pass – Turan was anonymous. 5

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Antoine Griezmann

Had a couple of sniffs at goal but again didn’t produce enough in the final third. 6

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Mario Mandzukic

An action-packed night for the lone striker who proved a real handful for Real Madrid’s defenders – they clearly don’t like him and he got some rough treatment from Ramos and Carvajal. 7

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Hardly had anything to do but almost managed to throw the game away when he misjudged an aerial ball. 5

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Dani Carvajal

Should have been sent off for a punch on Mandzukic, but defended well and always willing to get forward. 6

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Sergio Ramos

A very solid defensive performance but again was engaged in all sorts of dirty, underhand tricks. Should have seen red for kicking out at Koke. 7

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Raphael Varane

Provided one of the highlights of the match when he showed ridiculous pace to burst down the right-hand side. Classy as ever. 7

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Marcelo

A brilliant attacking threat and a solid defender, Marcelo picked up a yellow and will miss the second leg. 7

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Toni Kroos

Always in control when on the ball, Kroos keeps this team ticking over. Would be nice to see him given a little bit more freedom to burst forward like he used to at Bayern. 7

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Luka Modric

Like Kroos, Modric was fantastic in possession, although Gabi and Suarez outworked them to eventually get Atletico back on top; forgot his shooting boots as well. 7

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James Rodriguez

Has only just returned from injury and it really showed, he was way below fitness. Produced one good effort that was well saved. 5

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Gareth Bale

Missed the chance of the match in the opening stages that ultimately cost Real the victory. Faded badly in the second half. 5

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Karim Benzema

Too many poor touches at key moments cost his team tonight. Has had a really good season but was not at the races. 5

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Always a threat but barely had a sight at goal during the 90 minutes. Extremely well defended by the Atletico players. 6

However, Real coach Carlo Ancelotti is hoping to have striker Karim Benzema fit for Wednesday's match after the Frenchman missed Saturday's encounter at the Bernabeu with a knee injury.

Ten-time European winners Real were held to a goalless draw at Atletico in the quarter-final first leg last week.

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