Madrid boss Ancelotti defends under-fire Bale

Real cruised to a routine 3-0 victory over the Barcelona-based club at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Bale among the goalscorers after netting a fine free-kick in the first half.

James Rodriguez broke the deadlock after 12 minutes and defender Nacho Fernandez ultimately wrapped things up towards the end, with Fabio Coentrao's controversial red card having little adverse impact on the hosts.

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