But Real Madrid pulled themselves level in the 36th minute when Lucas Vazquez tapped in from close range after Levante goalkeeper, Raul Fernandez could only parry a header from Sergio Ramos.
Browsing: Gareth Bale
After a difficult opening five minutes, it was Deportivo that were looking the team more likely to make the breakthrough, with Guilherme just missing the crossbar with a strike from distance as the first period continued to gather pace
Real Madrid had hoped to have the former Tottenham Hotspur attacker available for the European tie at the Bernabeu, but according to Marca, the calf problem will keep Bale on the sidelines
The reigning champions entered the match with a 3-1 lead from the first leg in Madrid
Unveiling the plans on St David’s Day, the 27-year-old boasted that his “Elevens” venue – opening this summer – would have “the best burger in Cardiff”
France international Pogba swapped Juventus for Old Trafford in August for a fee of around £89 million, surpassing the previous world-record transfer that saw Gareth Bale depart Spurs in 2013
The 29-year-old beat the likes of Real Madrid and Wales footballer Gareth Bale, Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, golfer Danny Willett and several other gold-medal winning Olympians to pick up the prize
Bale underwent a successful operation on the injury in London earlier this week and, according to AS, the procedure revealed that “the extent of the issue is greater than first thought”
Cristiano Ronaldo’s own renewal will be announced in September meaning that two of the clubs biggest stars will be staying at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
The Russians, who went into the match bottom of the group, looked lethargic from the off and came undone in the 10th minute when Ramsey latched onto a Joe Allen through-ball and lobbed the on-rushing Igor Akinfeev
Chris Coleman’s men, who are competing in the nation’s first major tournament since 1958, took the lead in the 10th minute through Bale’s free kick
The Welshman has scored four goals in five matches and saw his shot deflected home for the winner against Manchester City in the Champions League semi-finals in midweek
Zinedine Zidane’s team have moved two points clear of both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid ahead of their respective matches against Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano later tonight
The 26-year-old has scored six goals for Chris Coleman’s side to put them on the brink of reaching a major tournament for the first time since 1958
The hosts made a quick start to the match and could have been two goals to the good inside six minutes after Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema had both put decent openings over the top of the crossbar
Gareth Bale had a chance to open the scoring inside the first five minutes when he forced his way into the penalty area before firing towards the Atletico goal, but Jan Oblak was ready to deny the Welshman
“I actually scored a similar goal for Wales not too long ago where I had to run off the pitch so I was just trying to get round him any way I could and carry on,” Bale said
After a typically tight and physical start to the Clásico, it was Real Madrid who would take an early lead, slicing apart Barca’s defense on the counter attack
The list was released on Tuesday by FIFA, with the winner to be announced on January 13, 2014 in Zurich, Switzerland
Suarez, currently serving a 10-match suspension for biting, and Van Persie were named in the Premier League team of the year.
Manchester United midfielder, Michael Carrick, and Chelsea forwards, Eden Hazard and Juan Mata, all three of whom were on the shortlist for the main award, were also included in the side