Messi and Bale on the La Liga Comeback Trail

Barcelona's mercurial Lionel Messi has announced that he has fully recovered from a leg injury that has kept him on the sidelines in recent weeks. He is now expected to be fit for the crucial games against AC Milan and Real Madrid. The news was announced via Messi's Instagram account in a message that included a photo of him kicking a ball and the caption: "ready to come back".The news of Messi's return comes at a time when Barcelona top La Liga with a five-point cushion over Real.Meanwhile, there was also some welcome news for Barcelona's arch-rival Real Madrid. Record signing Gareth Bale has recovered from injury, and he will be fit to take part in what is a crucial week in the Spanish football season.Bale will likely play a prominent role in the forthcoming El Classico clash at the Nou Camp, as well as a huge game in the Champions' League against Juventus.While Bale is not expected to start these games, he is expected to get a place on the Real bench - which will be a welcome sight for head coach Carlo Ancelloti. Bale has missed crucial games against FC Copenhagen and Levante due to a niggling thigh injury. Make sure you are there to witness El Classico for yourself. Barcelona v Real Madrid tickets can be bought securely right here.