La Liga 2017/18: Real Sociedad 1-3 Real Madrid, 5 Talking Points

#4 Gareth Bale is back! Maybe..

Real Sociedad v Real Madrid - La Liga

Prior to the game, it was fairly obvious that Gareth Bale loves the Anoeta:

4 - Gareth Bale has scored in each of his four league visits to Anoeta, his favourite away venue as a Real Madrid player (five goals). Flash pic.twitter.com/VbAZOvbeF1

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) September 17, 2017

The love affair continued, and in some style too.

When Isco chipped a lovely long ball to Gareth Bale, it was as if we were witness to the same player who was brought in for €100 million. The Welshman chased the ball, controlled it with a touch to get him away from his defender and then cheekily lifted it over the advancing Rulli.

It was classic Bale, and ought to remind his fans of the qualities he brings to the Real Madrid squad. To top it off, the Welshman now has a little piece of La Liga history to call his own.

6 - Gareth Bale has scored more goals as an away player at Anoeta than any other player in La Liga history. Dragon. pic.twitter.com/XiPFkWemSv

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) September 17, 2017

Hopefully, this is a catalyst for the Welshman to reverse the trend of his Madrid career. While Asensio may be the darling of the Bernabeu at the moment, Bale's task is simple - score and the Madridistas' jeers will be turned to cheers.