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Gareth Bale laughs off jeers from angry Real Madrid fans as Welshman is WHISTLED after coming on as a sub in win over Getafe... but boss Carlo Ancelotti believes supporters' fury towards winger is 'understandable'

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale made his first appearance at the Bernabeu in over two years and was welcomed by whistles from the home crowd, but Carlo Ancelotti believes that the fans' fury is 'understandable'.

Due to the Covid pandemic and reconstruction of the stadium, Bale last played at the Bernabeu in February 2020, in a Champions League Round of 16 tie against Manchester City.

But he came off the bench during Saturday's 2-0 win over Getafe to replace Karim Benzema and he was welcomed by whistles from his own supporters.