Real Madrid have revealed that Gareth Bale has returned to full training ahead of Saturday's La Liga encounter with Malaga at La Rosaleda.

The Welsh international has been struggling with injury for the past few weeks, although the extent of his injury has been played down.

"Carlo Ancelotti had the majority of the internationals at his disposal as well as Bale to prepare for the Malaga game," read a statement on Los Blancos' website.

"The player Gareth Bale has a small chronic disc bulge, which is extremely common among football players and by no means prevents him from carrying out his professional activity normally."

Bale, who became the world's most expensive player when he moved from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer, scored on his debut for Real against Villarreal.