Bale: Madrid were professional

Gareth Bale believed it was the professionalism Real Madrid showed that enabled them to overcome Basel 1-0 in their Champions League clash.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s fourth goal of the group stage proved enough for a victory that rubber-stamped top spot for the holders.

“The points were the most important thing because we knew this was a difficult place to come,” the Welshman told reporters post-match.

“But we were professional about it and managed to achieve another win. We want to finish top of everything and came into the game with our usual mentality. We went out to win.

“Basel are still battling to qualify, still fighting, and you’ve seen teams come here and struggle.

“They made things difficult but thankfully we got the win. I think we’re looking good at the moment but the most important thing is to take each game as it comes.

“We mustn’t get carried away and we’ll try to perform the best we can,” he maintained.

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