Real Madrid players insist they're happy to count on Gareth Bale after victory over Real Sociedad.

Bale impressed in the win, despite being jeered by home fans for his Wales flag controversy last week.

Fede Valverde said afterwards, "Gareth came on, delivered as he knows how and was involved in the third goal. We're going to support him from beginning to end and we'll give Gareth the best we possibly can, as he does for us.

"The celebration is a way of showing that we're a unit. He's a guy who's treated me very well and he deserves my respect. He's training very well and contributing on the pitch. I'm sure the fans will acknowledge that."

Raphael Varane also said, "The fans can have their opinion, but he did well out there and was focused on the game."