Real Madrid's Gareth Bale undergoes ankle operation

Bale went under the knife in London on Tuesday, having suffered damage to the peroneal tendons of his right ankle in Madrid's 2-1 Champions League win at Sporting CP last week.

Gareth Bale could be out for up to four months after undergoing an operation.

Real Madrid has confirmed Gareth Bale successfully underwent an operation on his injured ankle. 

A brief club statement revealed Bale went under the knife in London on Tuesday, having suffered damage to the peroneal tendons of his right ankle in Madrid's 2-1 Champions League win at Sporting CP last week.

Reports have suggested that the Wales star could be out for up to four months.

Bale has netted seven goals in 16 appearances across all competitions this season for Madrid, who top LaLiga and face arch-rivals Barcelona on Saturday.