Bale to miss Copa del Rey clash with 'small injury'

Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed in a press conference that his club-record signing Bale will be replaced by Angel Di Maria for the Copa del Rey tie. 

Ancelotti also revealed that he will look to experiment in the fixture ahead of Real's La Liga clash with Valencia on Sunday, a game that Bale could return for. 

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