Bale working to get match fit as Real Madrid play Getafe

Gareth Bale will get his first taste of action at the Santiago Bernabeu as a Real Madrid player tomorrow when Los Blancos host struggling Getafe.

The Welshman started and scored in his debut away to Villarreal last weekend, but it wasn't enough to prevent Madrid dropping their first points of the season in a 2-2 draw.

Bale then started from the bench as Carlo Ancelotti's men destroyed Galatasaray 6-1 in their Champions League opener in midweek, thanks in large part to a 23rd career hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo.

And while he is still someway off being fully match fit after missing the majority of pre-season, Bale believes his fitness is improving all the time.

"It was great to play a little bit on Tuesday to improve my physical condition," he said.

"I haven't had a pre-season so that hasn't helped me as I couldn't play at all during the summer. Now I am trying to be in the best shape as soon as possible. I need to keep working hard in training and in the matches."