4 players to watch out for as Real Madrid take on AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League

#1 Gareth Bale

All eyes will be on Bale to step up for Real Madrid in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence

The match against Roma represents a huge test for Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale as football fans wait to see if he could really step up for the European Champions in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo who departed the Bernabeu this summer.

Bale is a highly talented superstar with plenty of skills and incredible pace, highly efficient at counter attacks, and very strong in the air - making him a sure bet to give the Roma defenders plenty of work to do today.

Having started the LaLiga campaign in electrifying form - bagging an amazing 3 goals and 2 assists for the Spanish side so far this season, all eyes will be on the Welsh International to continue with his impressive form in the Champions League this evening.