GARETH BALE and team-mate Mariano Diaz left the Real Madrid dressing so late they were forced to walk around the pitch to the bench during their game against Celta Vigo.
The Welshman, who is out of favour at the Spanish giants, could be seen trudging back to his place on the sidelines less than one minute into the second half.
And striker Mariano was also late to return from the half-time break as he rather embarrassingly joined Bale in being late back to the bench.
The LaLiga leaders went on to win the match 2-1 thanks to a pair of Karim Benzema penalties.
But both Bale and Mariano played no part in the game.
The former Spurs man has barely kicked a ball for Los Blancos so far this season.
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But he continues to play for Wales – scoring twice in a thrilling victory over Austria during the international break.
And he had some pointed words for the Spanish press after the match as he responded to them labelling him a “parasite”.
When asked whether he had a message for his critics, Bale said: “No. I don’t need to send a message, honestly. It’s a waste of my time.
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“It’s disgusting and they should be ashamed of themselves. I’m not fussed – end of.”
Meanwhile, Madrid’s win takes them 12 points clear of Sevilla as they close in on a second league title in three years.
Next up for Carlo Ancelotti’s side is a trip to London to take on Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.
