Gareth Bale admits that the jeers he has received from his own supporters at Real Madrid have done his fragile confidence few favours.
The Wales international initially endeared himself to a demanding fan base after completing a record-breaking transfer from Tottenham in 2013. Having helped to deliver major silverware for Real, with a useful habit of scoring in finals, Bale appeared destined to enjoy a positive spell in Spain.
He is still on Madrid’s books seven years after his arrival, but it remains to be seen how much longer he will be sticking around.