Welsh winger Gareth Bale rubbished suggestions he has
changed his style of play since joining Real Madrid from Tottenham.
Bale has scored 13 goals and created another 13 in 24
matches in his maiden La Liga season but has also had to deal with a number of
fitness issues in what has been a mixed debut campaign in Spain.
While most people would agree that football in the top divisions
of Spain and England is vastly different, Bale said in an interview with bwin
that he is playing the same way as he did for Tottenham in the Premier League.
"I haven't changed my style of play. In Spain the
game is more based on possession but my style of play hasn't changed much and
I'm comfortable," the Welshman said.
"It's great to play with players like Cristiano
Ronaldo and Karim Benzema but obviously it's not just about us three.
"I can't pick a single moment but on a personal
level, scoring a hat-trick at the Bernabeu was important for me.
"We've qualified for the Cup final and I hope the
best moments of the season come in the final stretch. We're looking forward to
them.
"I can't mention any player above the rest. Everyone
here has impressed me and I'm enjoying every minute.
"It's great to train every day with world class
players because it helps me improve my game and makes me a better player."
Bale is in Germany ahead of Real's UEFA Champions League
quarter-final second leg versus Borussia Dortmund and the 24-year-old remains
convinced the tie is up for grabs, despite having played a part in his side's
3-0 win in Madrid.
"We played a great game at home. We played well and
deserved to win," Bale said.
"But Dortmund will be another game, a different
game. They will come to fight but we have to treat it like any other game.
"We always try to win and want to qualify for the
next round."
Culled from Soccerway
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