Gareth Bale can fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo's departure, according to new Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui. Ronaldo joined Juventus in July, ending a record-breaking nine-year spell in the Spanish capital.

Real's only attacking reinforcement so far this summer has been Brazilian Vinicius Junior, 18, but Bale has been backed to take on more responsibility this season. "Gareth is happy to play at Real Madrid," Lopetegui said.