Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale has snapped back at his critics.
Bale came off the bench to win a penalty in Real's 2-0 victory over Malaga and the world's most expensive player insists the injury rumours were exaggerated and that he is now back to fitness.
"It was just a little thigh strain that was blown massively out of proportion," Bale told Real Madrid TV. "It is just a minor injury and I'm back now.
"I've not had a lot of game time, pre-season, training or running so you pick up little niggles.
"I have to take one step at a time. I've not had much training or games. It's all about building me up now."
