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Carlo Ancelotti ready to offer Gareth Bale a Real Madrid lifeline as returning Los Blancos boss mentions Welsh outcast THREE times at unveiling as Italian prepares to begin second stint at the Bernabeu

Carlo Ancelotti is ready to give Gareth Bale another opportunity at Real Madrid.

During his presentation to start his second stint as Madrid's coach on Wednesday, Ancelotti said that he expected Bale to return - and play well - from his loan at Tottenham.

'Gareth hasn't played much in the Premier League, but he did score goals,' Ancelotti said. 'He was effective in the final games of the season when he played consistently. I know him well. If he is motivated to play, he can have a great season.