Gareth Bale has been criticised for missing Real Madrid’s La Liga title celebrations on Saturday.The Welshman missed his side’s 4-0 victory over Espanyol at the Bernabeu - a result that earned Los Blancos their 35th Spanish league title.A brace from Rodrygo Goes put the home side 2-0 up before half-time. Marco Asensio made it 3-0 in the second half before substitute Karim Benzema added gloss to the scoreline late on.Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti subsequently becomes the first manager in history to win all of Europe’s top five leagues.All of the players and staff celebrated in front of their home fans after the full-time whistle.

Even the club’s injured and suspended players were present for the title celebrations - with the exception of one man.

Bale accused of 'turning his back' on Real Madrid

Ahead of the match, Spanish newspaper Marca ran the headline ‘Gareth Bale turns his back on Real Madrid’ after the Wales international withdrew from the squad at the last minute due to back pain.

It was unclear whether Bale would be at the Bernabeu to cheer on his teammates and celebrate a potential third La Liga title, but the 32-year-old was nowhere to be seen.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid reacts during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg One match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium on April 26, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Marca have described Bale’s no-show as an “ugly gesture on a day of joy for the squad and for the fans”.

They say that Bale’s back injury was “undetectable” by Real Madrid’s medical staff and add that the club “act with indifference to a player who is determined to go out the back door”.

Marca name Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic, Nacho and Eder Militao as players who were either injured or suspended but, unlike Bale, made the effort to attend the trophy celebrations.

Bale, who was filmed looking disconnected from his teammates after a dramatic 3-2 win over Sevilla on April 17, may not play for the Spanish club again.

His contract expires this summer and it’s unclear where he’ll be playing his football ahead of the 2022 World Cup finals, which Wales are hoping to qualify for.

There's even been speculation that he may retire after the showpiece tournament.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 29: Gareth Bale of Wales applauds fans after their sides draw during the international friendly match between Wales and Czech Republic at Cardiff City Stadium on March 29, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)