Gareth Bale back in Real Madrid squad after calf injury

Gareth Bale has been included in the Real Madrid squad for Monday's La Liga game against Celta Vigo after recovering from a calf injury.

The Wales international picked up the knock in training before Christmas and missed the Copa del Rey win against Olimpic Xatvia and the 3-2 league victory over Valencia last month.

Bale, 24, returned to training this week and coach Carlo Ancelotti said: "He will be in the squad.

"I have to decide if he will play."

After joining Real from Tottenham in an £85m deal in September last year, Bale finished 2013 strongly, scoring five goals in his last five appearances.

Ancelotti appears keen not to rush the forward back into action, adding: "He has no problems, but it could be we will wait a little more to have him in optimum condition."

Real Madrid are third in La Liga, eight points behind leaders Atletico Madrid but with a game in hand.