Gareth Bale trains with Real Madrid team-mates ahead of injury return as they prepare for Club World Cup semi
- Gareth Bale trains with his team-mates following his recovery from a calf injury
- The Real Madrid squad are training in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Club World Cup
- Zinedine Zidane's side face Al Jazira in the semi final on Wednesday evening
- Bale could feature after missing Real's thumping 5-0 victory over Sevilla
Gareth Bale has returned to training with his Real Madrid team-mates as they prepare for their semi-final clash with Al Jazira in the Club World Cup on Wednesday evening.
The Welshman has been recovering from a calf injury which saw him miss his side's thumping 5-0 win over Sevilla this weekend.
The 28-year-old's most recent setback came in Madrid's Copa Del Rey draw with Fuenlabrada, after the former Tottenham winger set up both of his side's goals to help them progress through to the next round.
Gareth Bale trains with his Real Madrid team-mates following his recovery from a calf issue
The Welshman could feature for Zinedine Zidane's side in the Club World Cup tournament
The return will be a massive boost for Zinedine Zidane as he will want his best squad available going into the tournament in Abu Dhabi.
Despite the positive news of his return, reports have suggested that Bale is on his way out next summer having already agreed terms to leave the club, according to Diario Gol.
Both Spurs and Manchester United are said to be interested in bringing Bale back to the Premier League.
The reigning Champions League holders trained in Abu Dhabi ahead of their semi-final
Cristiano Ronaldo and Bale trained together ahead of their semi final with Al Jazira
The 28-year-old comments on Real's round of 16 clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Twitter
The Welsh flyer doesn't seem fazed however, after tweeting about Madrid's big round of 16 clash in the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain.
He tweeted: 'No easy draw in the Champions League last 16. Looking forward to getting out there and more moments like these.'
Emilio Butragueno, Real's director of institutional relations, also commented on the 'final-worthy' clash, which was announced on Monday.
'This could have been the final, given the power of the two clubs. The last 16 is a bit early, we could say. Logically, we are both challengers for the trophy,' Butragueno said.
'I don't think it's a good draw for them either. It will be a thrilling tie.'
Marcelo shows off his golden boots in training ahead of their semi-final clash on Wednesday
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start Wednesday's match with Al Jazira in Abu Dhabi
Zidane gives out instructions to Bale and Co during their training session in Abu Dhabi
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