Real Madrid striker Gareth Bale in the game with Athletic finally managed to play the whole match after the injury, and he is very happy about it.

"I needed to play the whole match. I will only become stronger and stronger. I did not heal my trauma completely. It will take time, but I knew it and before I returned to the field, "- said Bale in an interview with Sky Sports.

"I communicated with players who had the same operations, and to fully return to 90 minutes on the field, it takes time. I should be calm and not in a hurry, but at the same time and work hard, "- added the Welshman.

In the current season of La Liga Gareth Bale played in 16 matches and scored 7 goals.