WATCH: Man United and Chelsea target Gareth Bale scores STUNNER from halfway line

The Real Madrid ace had swapped the football pitch for the basketball court, though.

Following his inspiring Wales performance on Saturday, where they won 3-0, Bale teamed up with NBA UK.

And he fired in a trio of stunning shots in the half court challenge.

The former Tottenham man has been under fire this season, with his progress at Real stalling and Carlo Ancelotti's side slipped behind Barcelona.

Last year Bale helped Madrid to their tenth European Cup - with a header against rivals Atletico Madrid - and scored a wonder goal against Barcelona.

But reports have circulated that he could leave the Bernabeu in the summer.

But for the time being at least he seems happy... on the court, that is.