The former Paris Saint-Germain coach says the
Welshman will feature at the weekend, while
adding that Iker Casillas will start in next
week's Champions League game
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Gareth Bale
will make his official Real Madrid debut in this
weekend's Liga match away against Villarreal.
The Welshman joined the Santiago Bernabeu
side from Tottenham for a world-record €100
million transfer fee and is all set for his first
Madrid appearance since returning from
international duty earlier this week.
The former Paris Saint-Germain coach says
Bale will play some part of the game but did
not disclose whether or not the 24-year-old
would start.
"Bale will travel to Villarreal and will play,
although I don't know if he'll start or come off
the bench," Ancelotti said at a press
conference.
"Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo are two excellent
players and I have no doubt that they will
improve the team together.
"What I like the most about Bale? His
motivation and his desire to make an impact
here at Madrid. He is very happy and humble."
Ancelotti then went on to discuss the situation
of Iker Casillas and revealed that the
goalkeeper will feature from the start in their
Champions League Group B opener against
Galatasaray in midweek.
"On Tuesday, Iker will play from the start, so
everybody is calm," he added.
"It might be an option that Diego Lopez plays
in La Liga and Casillas in the Copa del Rey."
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