Gareth Bale has revealed why he was unable to join Real Madrid in celebrating their La Liga title on Saturday.

Due to a "back spasm," the Welshman was unable to take part in the festivities.

As the Galacticos paraded their 35th league trophy across the Spanish city, the former Tottenham winger was the only member of the first-team squad who was not present.

The Wales international has not played a significant role for Madrid this season, with fans booing him each time he appears on the pitch.

The 32-year-old has only made seven appearances in all competitions and is expected to leave the Bernabeu when his contract expires at the end of the season.

There was speculation among supporters of the club that his absence from the title celebrations was down to a disinterest in the club, with Bale often accused of not caring about football.

But the winger has dismissed those claims, insisting that he was gutted to miss the celebrations because of a back problem.

So disappointed that I’m not able to be part of the celebrations this evening due to a bad back spasm but really proud of the team for winning the title, "said Bale on Twitter.

Enjoy tonight, boys!