BALE RETURNS TO TRAINING AFTER CALF INJURY

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AFP

The Real Madrid winger took part in an individual session on Tuesday as he eyes a place in the team against Espanyol after missing the 1-1 draw against Real Betis

Gareth Bale moved a step closer to a Real Madrid return on Tuesday after undergoing individual training exercises.

A calf injury kept the Wales international out of the 1-1 draw at Real Betis at the weekend, with Barcelona now four points ahead of Madrid in La Liga with a game in hand.

Bale could be back in the side against Espanyol on Sunday and tweeted on Tuesday afternoon: "Steadily strengthening… Getting closer to the pitch!"

Madrid later confirmed Bale's return to training in an individual capacity.

"Real Madrid returned to training and went through a session focused on physical work," an update on the club's official website reads.

"The main story was the presence of Gareth Bale training alone back out on the field. The Welshman did some running and specific exercises in the sand, both with and without the ball."