Soccer-Zidane undecided on Bale-Isco dilemma but will not be swayed by public opinion


Football Soccer - Bayern Munich v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final First Leg - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - 12/4/17 Real Madrid's Gareth Bale speaks to Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane as he is substituted off Reuters / Michael Dalder Livepic

MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday he will not be swayed by popular opinion in his selection dilemma over whether to play Gareth Bale or Isco in the Champions League final against Juventus on Saturday.

Real's record signing Bale has not played since injuring his groin against Barcelona on April 23 but is fit and available for the final in his home city of Cardiff after returning to training last Friday.

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