Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has praised the influence of resurgent winger Gareth Bale, who is enjoying top form at the Santiago Bernabeu after it looked as though he could leave in the summer.
Bale, 30, was linked with a move away from Madrid for much of the transfer window but has come back to start five of their six matches this season, missing a 3-2 win over Levante due to suspension.
Zidane spoke at a press conference ahead of Wednesday's Liga clash at home to Osasuna and lavished praise upon Bale, who won't be involved in the fixture:
"Bale's really focused, same as the rest.