Gareth Bale has been left out of Real Madrid’s squad to face CSKA Moscow in the Champions League on Tuesday. Bale picked up a thigh injury during the goalless draw with Atletico Madrid on Saturday and had to come off at half-time. He will miss the reigning European champions’ Group G game in Russia, along with captain Sergio Ramos, who was also omitted from the squad announced on Sunday. READ ALSO: Cameroon imposes curfew in anglophone region ahead of ‘independence’ anniversaryMadrid coach Julen Lopetegui said after the game Bale had been replaced as a “precaution” at the Santiago Bernabeu and the Welshman would be assessed on Sunday. Marcelo and Isco were also absentees from Madrid’s squad to face CSKA.

Source: Punch September 30, 2018 15:22 UTC