Gareth Bale risked further wrath from Real Madrid fans after appearing to make a 'binoculars' gesture on the bench during his side's 2-1 win at Granada.
The victory moved Real Madrid four points clear at the top of LaLiga with just two games to go for what would be Bale' second league title in seven years at the club.
However, the winger courted more controversy on Monday having been heavily criticised for pretending to fall asleep with his mask over his eyes during his side's win at home to Alaves on Friday.
Following the incident on Friday, Spanish newspaper Marca labelled the Welshman 'shameful'.
They later published the headline: 'Bale's image "a la Faubert": His worst photo as a Real Madrid player?'
Bale has started just 12 games this season and has not featured in any of Real's last four matches as his club close on the league title.
The Welshman's last appearance came on June 24, in a 2-0 win at home to Mallorca when he was replaced by Isco after 71 minutes.
The latest snub by Zinedine Zidane is a clear indication that the Frenchman does not consider Bale part of his plans going forward at the Bernabeu.
Ferland Mendy and Karim Benzema had put the visitors ahead early on before Darwin Marchis' second-half strike ensured a nervy finish to the match.
DrFranckeinstein
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Very unfair treatment for a guy who has always helped Madrid in almost all FINALS he played. He is just giving back the lack of attention he is being given at the club
IbrahimKakande
51
Bale hates Real Madrid and he knows Madrid hates him, so he punishes them by refusing to go. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
ronnie_luv
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I just don't know what's in the mind of Zidane..i mean how can you not play bale, he should be allowed to play a whole match some day and i bet he'll give a goal contribution. Because of not much playing time given, he has always lost that interest which he showed previously. His football Life is sinking like a boat into the ocean 😔
singhmahaveer
28
Whether he plays or sit on bench , this fabulous personality will always be highlighted , highlighting the fact that he earns the most even sitting on the bench , Who Cares what others think in that case. Let him have his life in his own way. PS - He don't need to prove anything to anyone , he is and will always remain a top top world class player.
kibedi156
25
I have no seen in my years a team with it's fans that mocks legends of their own like Madrid. they were even unfair to Ronaldo when he Departed. hate me but that's the truth
arun_perianth
18
Bale is a fabulous player. With his peak fitness and form he can win big matches. But lately, he is not able to perform upto the mark. Whatever minutes he get on the field, he need to fully utilise them and show his potential. I agree, its a vicious cycle, on bench-morale low-could not perform-on bench. But he has to break it, which is not seen from his efforts on or off the field. May be he'll find his mojo at some other club. May be he needs a fresh start.... Respect for him for whatever he has done for the club. #HalaMadrid
alphasailor
10
Very unfair treatment for a guy who has always helped Madrid in almost all FINALS he played. He is just giving back the lack of attention he is being given at the club
zidane is doing what needed to be done. RM is performing well and that's what needed. If you're soo much worried about players career please think about Coutinho Malcolm and KPB
FemiBalogun
9
Very unfair treatment for a guy who has always helped Madrid in almost all FINALS he played. He is just giving back the lack of attention he is being given at the club
tell me how Barcelona treated eto'o, ronaldinho Deco, Yaya toure or are you saying those players didn't contributed anything to Barca or you started supporting Barca in 2015,???,when pep guadiola sold ronaldinho, Deco, Yaya toure, eto'o and built a new team around young players like Messi, iniesta,bousqets Pedro you people didn't made any noise because it was successful,why can't you mind your own business and allow zidane to do his things,if you care for Bale so much tell your board to buy him for Barca at least he is the same age as pjanic you just buy or you give us ansu fati and collect Bale as you do with Juventus 🤣🤣🤣