"Real" from Madrid retaliated in the Champions League. After a series of failures in the Spanish championship, the royal club defeated the "Basel" team at home 5-1. The goal-scoring winger Gareth Bale was thrilled with the team's achievement. "We knew that we needed to start the match powerfully, especially after such poor results, and we managed to show what we are worth," said Bale. "We felt that we needed to get back on the path of victory and this way is suitable to do it." Bale emphasized that the criticism that has been poured on him in the past due to his weak performance does not affect him. "I try to concentrate only on football. I do not listen to criticism. I think that today when we stepped onto the field, we tried to enjoy the game and achieve victory. I am glad that we were able to achieve that." On Saturday, "Real" will face "Deportivo" in the La Liga championship.
