A special atmosphere in Madrid, that much is evident even from 2,000 km away. Have you ever been to a game at the Bernabeu? What a gaff.

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'All for one' is the headline in Spanish newspaper AS. Remember there is no 'I' in team Cristiano...

He normally comes across as a very level-headed man but Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has been given a two-game touchline ban for dissent towards a referee.

The Italian was reported by referee Carlos Clos Gomez for sarcastically applauding the officials at the end of Saturday's 2-2 draw with Valencia.

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The result, which left Real four points behind Barcelona in La Liga, all but ended their title hopes.

It means Ancelotti, 55, is banned from sitting on the bench for his side's final two games of the season.

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There is no mistaking who Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport are behind this evening. Their headline is a message saying to Juventus "We want you in the final."

Raymond RT3: Don't see Bale going away from Madrid next season. He will stay and prove himself again

Steven Dourdis: Bale will go to United. Perfect situation. Aging Rooney, RVP. Di Maria to PSG. Reinvigorate LVGs squad.

David Rawlings: Bale still has all the attributes he did at Spurs, and will come out of this mentally stronger. WHL-esque love is all he needs.

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It's not just Gareth Bale under the microscope though. Even 'Saint' Iker Casillas has been coming under fire from a section of Real's support.

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Casillas is still only 33, he's won three Champions League titles, five La Liga titles, the World Cup and two European Championships - but is he past his best?

He was shaky in last season's final, ropey against Atletico Madrid in the quarters and dodgy in Turin last week. Is he just keeping the seat warm for David de Gea now?

James Berry: Real Madrid. Fans' expectations at the Bernabeu are stupidly high and they will boo anyone not having a good game. Bale is a class player that deserves a bit longer to make his name in Spain.

Peter Stukas: Ronaldo will be quitting Real Madrid at the end of the season. He's disillusioned with Real Madrid and the fact that he is no longer the world's highest paid player.

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Most of the Real fans are still outside after that huge reception for the team's coach but those who are inside make plenty of noise as Gareth Bale and his team-mates emerge for a warm-up.

Big game, big names. Gareth Bale could do with a performance befitting a world-record signing tonight...

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has told Gareth Bale's agent to "stay quiet" after he suggested the forward's team-mates did not pass to him enough.

Jonathan Barnett claimed the 25-year-old Welshman is suffering because of a lack of help from other Real players.

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"This is a world in which a lot of people talk and sometimes they talk too much," said Ancelotti.

"Bale has never had problems with his team-mates and his team-mates have never had problems with Bale."

Is Gareth Bale on a slump in Spain?

Last season Bale scored 15 league goals in 27 games, the winner in the Copa del Rey final and six in the Champions League - including one in the final.

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This year the Welshman has managed 13 goals in 30 league games, and two in the Champions League. Hardly a disaster - but the fans have not been happy with him.

In March his car was attacked after a lacklustre display in El Clasico defeat by Barcelona.

Robert Judd: Think Bale is at his best when he feels he is the talisman. I'm sure Tottenham or Southampton would like to take him back, but honestly I can't see him leaving Madrid, as the only clubs that could afford his transfer fee probably don't want him, need him or could find an adequate substitute.

Simon Dean: Next season, he won't be going anywhere but he will be gone to Bayern the season after.

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Stunning reception for the Real Madrid team bus tonight, thousands and thousands of fans on the streets. Does that make you more nervous or full of confidence?

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The mathematicians at Uefa have been busy doing their sums to provide us with the following stat.

Over the past 60 years, 157 teams have won the first instalment of a European Cup game 2-1 at home, as Juve did last week. Eighty (51%) subsequently progressed to the next round; on the other 77 occasions (49%) the beaten side recovered to go through.

This game is very much in the balance.

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Nice graphic from the Champions League's Twitter feed., external Can Ronaldo close the gap?

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Craig Stelfox: Obviously still at Madrid, he WILL NOT move and take a pay cut, he's a greedy player only out for money, just as 90% of players. Enjoy being third best Gareth, Benzema and Ronaldo did well enough without him. He's only JUST managed to replicate Higuain's goals. Haha world class? More like just above average.

Andre Stewart: Real Madrid must admit that Gareth Bale was a waste of money. A one-season wonder and demand most of their money back.

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"Let's go to Berlin", Italian newspaper Tuttosport screams on it's front page. No, they don't want to go on a sightseeing tour, it is of course the destination for the Champions League final.

Let's not beat about the bush - do you expect Gareth Bale to be at Real Madrid next season? And if not, why? Who will be in the queue to sign him? Do you want your side to get him in?

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