Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants Real Madrid to drop Gareth Bale


Real Madrid are currently tussling for the La Liga title with fierce rivals Barcelona.

They are also in with a shout of retaining the Champions League trophy.

Gareth Bale ’s form has dipped since he returned from an ankle injury sustained back in December.


And Spanish outlet Don Balon claims Cristiano Ronaldo no longer feels comfortable with the Wales international alongside him.


It is said the former Manchester United star wants Rodriguez to be given more time.


Zinedine Zidane has been reluctant to pick the Colombia international so far this season, restricting him to just 11 La Liga appearances.


James Rodriguez has been used sporadically by Zinedine Zidane this season


Ronaldo feels Rodriguez offers more in attack – and also wants Zidane to pick Isco more often.


Reports earlier this month claimed club chief Florentino Perez was growing increasingly concerned by both Ronaldo and Bale.


But, given the fact he is the face of the team, Ronaldo is unlikely to be dropped anytime soon.