There was plenty of speculation over the course of the summer that the Whites attacker would leave the Bernabeu, however, the Welshman is set to be an integral part of Los Blancos this season.
Given Bale did not see eye to eye with Zinedine Zidane, the former Tottenham ace now has the full confidence of Lopetegui.
Watch the Real manager speak below ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup final clash against Atletico Madrid.