GARETH BALE ended two months on the sidelines with two assists against third-tier Fuenlabrada.
Los Blancos were 28 minutes away from a embarrassing Copa del Rey defeat before the Welshman was introduced.
Zinedine Zidane's much-changed side from the 2-0 win in the first leg went behind after Kaylor Navas failed to deal with Luis Milla's long-range effort.
And Fuenlabrada nearly doubled that lead as Hugo Fraile missed a clear-cut chance and Cata Diaz headed against the bar.
But Bale came on, and with his first touch of the game set up Borja Mayoral to level the match and put the tie beyond Fuenlabrada.
Mayoral then got his second as Bale had his shot saved by Pol Freixanet with 20 minutes to go. Alvaro Portilla was able to get a late leveller to secure a night at the Bernabeu that Fuenlabrada will never forget.
But Real will be pleased Bale managed to come on and make an impact and through his short cameo.
The Wales international has not graced a pitch since September with a number of muscular injuries.
Bale will look to continue his comeback as Real travel to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday night.
From The Sun
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