'Bale speaks Spanish, he's just shy' - Modric defends 'spectacular' ex-Real Madrid team-mate

Luka Modric has defended his former team-mate Gareth Bale, saying the Welshman never had problems in the Real Madrid dressing room, and urged fans to remember all he accomplished at the Santiago Bernabeu.

After seven seasons with Real Madrid, Bale returned to former club Tottenham last month on a season-long loan that his agent has said could be extended for longer.

Bale achieved plenty of success during his time in Madrid, winning four Champions Leaguetitles, two La Liga crowns and one Copa del Rey.