Bale likely to miss CL quarterfinal vs. Atletico

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, right, leaves the field after he got injured during a Spanish La Liga match between Real Madrid and Malaga. (Andres Kudacki/AP)

MADRID — Real Madrid says Gareth Bale has injured a calf muscle in his left leg and will likely miss Wednesday’s match against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals.

Madrid says its medical team "diagnosed a muscle injury in the soleus muscle of the left leg."

During Madrid’s 3-1 win over Malaga on Saturday, Bale made signs with his hands that looked like a tearing motion.

Madrid will also be without injured midfielder Luka Modric for the match against Atletico.

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