Why is Gareth Bale not playing for Wales vs Spain in international friendly tonight?
Real Madrid star won't face some of his club-mates as Ryan Giggs' side prepare for Nations League clash with Ireland
WALES host Spain in Cardiff as Ryan Giggs' side look forward to their Nations League clash with Ireland.
It will be a huge test for the Dragons on home soil - and they're going to have to face the former world champions without their star player.
Why is Gareth Bale not playing for Wales against Spain?
WALES will have to cope without Bale when they welcome Spain to the Cardiff City Stadium.
Bale has been suffering from a groin problem for the past week and hasn't trained since joining up with the national side.
And boss Ryan Giggs has confirmed that he won't be available to face the 2010 world champions - and might not even be fit for the Nations League showdown with Ireland next Tuesday.
Bale has 30 goals in 72 caps for Wales, but has struggled throughout the last two seasons to keep himself fit.
How can I watch it?
YOU can catch this game on Thursday, October 11.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm.
It will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and in Welsh langauge on S4C.
