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Did Gareth Bale BOTTLE his Real Madrid home debut?!!

Gareth Bale BOTTLED his Real Madrid home debut, it is claimed.Punto Pelotasays Real medical chiefs insist there was no serious injury for Bale, despite claims of a minor thigh strain keeping him out of yesterday's rout of Getafe.

Bale pulled out of the game minutes before kickoff after complaining of a thigh injury. He was replaced by Isco, who scored in the 4-1 win.

It's suggested "stress and nerves" may've affected the former Tottenham and Southampton star ahead of his much-anticipated home debut.

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