Bale ‘more excited’ playing for Wales than Real

Spanish media are calling Gareth Bale’s return the ‘Miracle in Wales’

Gareth Bale has revealed he gets more excitement from playing for Wales than he does for representing Real Madrid.

Bale’s call-up to this Wales squad – for European Qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Hungary – has not gone down well in Spain, with his last appearance for Real Madrid coming back on October 5.

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The 30-year-old has been out with a calf problem since scoring in Wales’ 1-1 draw against Croatia on October 13.

Bale has trained with the Wales squad this week – described by the Spanish media as the ‘Miracle in Wales’ – and is glad to be back among the group.

“I definitely have more excitement playing for Wales,” Bale said ahead of the Group E qualifier in Azerbaijan on Saturday.

“I’ve been with most of the older players since we were in the U17s.

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“It’s like playing with your mates down the park on a Sunday. It’s normal.

“With Wales, I’m speaking my own language and feel more comfortable. But it doesn’t change what I do on the pitch.

“I always give 100 per cent on the pitch wherever I am, that’s what I always strive to do.”