After two months out due to a couple of injuries, it was time for Gareth Bale to make yet another comeback. This time, his presence on the pitch was enough to lead Real Madrid to the next stage of the Copa del Rey by being involved in Los Blancos' goals this evening.
Bale's comeback wasn't the only good news for Real Madrid, as Mateo Kovacic and Keylor Navas were also involved in the 2-2 draw that saw the Spanish giants eliminate the Segunda B minnows who refused to go down without a fight.
The Welshman's return to action couldn't have been better, as his first touch of the ball turned out to be an assist for Borja Mayoral. (Image may be geo-restricted).
Seconds after Gareth Bale comes on and makes his return from injury, this happens (via @ESbeINSPORTS) pic.twitter.com/Q4bJ0LLGwN
— Planet Fútbol (@si_soccer) November 28, 2017
After the game ended, fans and experts celebrated the Welshman's return to fitness, hoping that this time injuries don't get in the way.
1-1! Seconds after coming on Bale sends peach of a cross to the backpost, and Mayoral heads to net via crossbar.
— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) November 28, 2017
Bale came in and won us the game
— Yassine (@YassineSays) November 28, 2017
Life before Bale: Real Madrid 0-1 Fuenlabrada
— fubo TV soccer (@fuboTVsoccer) November 28, 2017
Life after Bale: Real Madrid 2-1 Fuenlabrada
Have a Bale.#RealMadridFuenlabrada pic.twitter.com/L5lkh91YIX
Bale is world class, if only he could stay injury free
— Leah (@LeahVdc2) November 28, 2017
can y’all believe bale, who’s been injured for 47 years, has had a better season than cris and benzema
— sofia (@stringsofair) November 28, 2017
Benzema and Ronaldo when they see Bale is back to complete their trio pic.twitter.com/gfxHxidHK3
— BBC (@RoyalMadrid_FC) November 28, 2017
At least we didn't get knocked out thank God..
— OMAR (@Omar__cr7_) November 28, 2017
Glad to see Bale, Kovacic & Navas back that's the real win #HalaMadrid
If it wasn’t for Bale, we would’ve lost today. Fuenlabrada outplayed us for a while.
— Rey (@ReyLaMadrid) November 28, 2017