Bale: My ankle is getting better every day

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale continues his recovery from the injury to the perineal tendons in his left foot that have sidelined him since the end of November.

During a Champions League tie against Sporting CP, the Wales international suffered the injury and has since underwent successful surgery on his ankle.

However, he has been boosted by both his successful rehabilitation and the performance of his teammates in his absence, as evidenced by a social media post from the winger.

"My ankle is feeling better every day and is helped by the boys breaking the Spanish record," wrote Bale. "#40, #Unbeaten."

Bale no longer needs the protective cast around his foot following last year's surgery and works out every day at Valdebebas.