The Welshman was left out of the side during Wednesday’s Copa del Rey defeat to Barcelona.

He has now been a substitute in seven of Real’s last nine games.

And Bale has been tipped to leave the Bernabeu at the end of the season for pastures new.

However, Solari is adamant the former Tottenham star is still key for Real and could be set to return to the starting XI for this weekend’s second consecutive El Clasico showdown against Barca.

Solari said: “Everyone knows what Bale can do and they know what he has given to the club.

"The players are still important. Titles are won by whole squads.

“Bale has played in every game since returning from injury and he is scoring goals.

“He did it in the Club World Cup and in the Champions League final too.

"I have nothing to say to the fans. The fans express themselves with great respect."

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