Zinedine Zidane to make late decision on Gareth Bale inclusion

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has admitted that he is still unsure whether Gareth Bale will be fit enough to play a part against former club Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League.

The reigning European and Spanish champions head to Wembley Stadium on Wednesday night for a big Group H clash, aiming to get back to winning ways following a shock league defeat to Girona this weekend.

Bale has missed Madrid's last six games in all competitions since pulling up with a calf injury against Borussia Dortmund on September 26, including the reverse meeting with Spurs earlier this month.

With less than 72 hours to go before the match, Zidane revealed that a late decision will likely be made on the Welshman's inclusion.

"Bale is still in the process of recuperation," he told reporters. "We will need to assess him and then make a decision."

Bale, still rumoured to be on Manchester United's transfer wishlist, has three goals and three assists in seven outings for Madrid this term.