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Real Madrid coach Solari: I see a motivated Bale

Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari insists Gareth Bale is in good spirits ahead of their Copa del Rey second-leg clash with Barcelona.

After scoring the winning goal at Levante from the penalty spot, Bale shunned the advances of his teammates in looking to celebrate due to his unhappiness with his current situation.

However, the situation has already been clarified behind closed doors as Real aim to advance to the Copa del Rey final on Wednesday night by overcoming rivals Barcelona following a 1-1 draw at the Camp Nou.

"Our focus is only on the game and we've already talked about Gareth. It is a beautiful game and we want to enjoy it," Solari said.

"We have had to overcome a lot to get here and after our work in the first leg, our focus is only on this game, as it is with Gareth and all of the players.

"I see in Gareth and the other players that they are 100 percent ready for this game and we want to get out of the game with a chance at three competitions.

"It is a game for everyone to enjoy. It puts Spain on the map as the world capital of football."

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