Gareth Bale fails to shine in draw that leaves Real Madrid the happier

Manchester City and Real Madrid's only previous competitive encounter was in the 2012/13 Champions League group stages. The Merengues won 3-2 at the Bernabéu before a 1-1 draw at the Etihad. Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last eight games 

What a night this should have been for Gareth Bale. Britain's finest export to Europe, the one-man endorsement of football's remain campaign, had an opportunity to demonstrate quite what it is we are missing since he left for more lucrative climes. It

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne was reportedly recommended to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez by current manager Zinedine Zidane last summer, although the Frenchman's predecessor, Rafael Benitez, opted to sign Mateo Kovacic instead.

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne was reportedly recommended to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez by current manager Zinedine Zidane last summer, although the Frenchman's predecessor, Rafael Benitez, opted to sign Mateo Kovacic instead.

What a night this should have been for Gareth Bale. Britain's finest export to Europe, the one-man endorsement of football's remain campaign, had an opportunity to demonstrate quite what it is we are missing since he left for more lucrative climes. It