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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti pays tribute to 'unforgettable' Gareth Bale following his retirement from football... despite freezing the Welshman out of the team during his final season at the club

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has paid tribute to Gareth Bale following the Welshman's retirement from football.

The former Santiago Bernabeu star has called to an end to his illustrious career which saw him win five Champions Leagues, three LaLiga titles and three Club World Cups.

Bale's final season at the Spanish giants saw him froze out of the team by Ancelotti, but the Italian still clearly has good memories of the Welshman, as he took to Twitter to give his reaction to the news.

Carlo Ancelotti has paid tribute to Gareth Bale after the Welshman's retirement from football

Ancelotti posted a picture of Bale knocking the ball past Marc Batra - leading up to his stunning goal against Barcelona in the 2014 Copa del Rey final.