MADRID
(AP) — REAL
MADRID FORWARD GARETH
BALE HAS BEEN RULED OUT OF THE SPANISH LEAGUE GAME AT VALENCIA THIS WEEKEND
AFTER BEING DIAGNOSED WITH A MINOR KNEE INJURY
The club said on Friday that the Wales player has a "joint strain in his right knee" and "his recovery will continue to be assessed."
A shot by Bale helped Madrid beat Manchester City 1-0 in the semifinals of the Champions League on Wednesday.
Madrid also is likely to be without goalkeeper Keylor Navas , who was diagnosed with tendinitis in his left foot, but Karim Benzema and Casemiro , who didn't play against City, could return from their injuries in Sunday's game.
Madrid has won 10 straight league games and trails Barcelona and Atletico Madrid by a point with two rounds to go.