Injury problems for champs Real

– Gareth Bale has been left out of Real Madrid’s squad to face CSKA Moscow in the Champions League tomorrow.

Bale picked up a thigh injury during the goalless draw with Atletico Madrid on Saturday and had to come off at half-time.

He will miss the reigning European champions’ Group G game in Russia, along with captain Sergio Ramos who has a cut eye.

Marcelo and Isco are also absentees from Madrid’s squad. – AFP

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