GIF: Bale answers Ancelotti's call

Real Madrid's prize signing had come under fire in recent days. He answered in a big way on Saturday.

Gareth Bale, who had been asked to do more by manager Carlo Ancelotti, increased Real Madrid's lead over Real Betis with this magisterial free kick. 

[Courtesy: Tomas Roncero]

Put in context, Bale's season has been quite productive. 

Goalkeeper Stephan Andersen's reaction to the strike was pretty perfect.