Gareth Bale faces potential 12-game ban as Spanish FA open probe into Real Madrid star's 'obscene' celebration
The Real Madrid superstar is accused of provoking Atleti supporters for his actions, which were akin to sticking up the middle finger.
Bale was celebrating after scoring the final goal in Real Madrid's 3-1 win at the Wanda Metropolitano.
La Liga's organising body confirmed today that they will investigate Bale after they claimed he riled up home fans.
The league said in a statement they would refer the incident to the Spanish soccer federation's competition committee.
They will decide if Bale will be hit with a ban.
La Liga said in a statement that Bale had "lifted his right arm near his head in a clear sign of provocation towards the fans, then giving a gesture which could be seen as obscene and disdainful by folding his arm and striking it with his other hand".
It has been claimed that Bale's celebration is what the Spanish call 'corte de mangas'.
That is thought to be the Spanish equivalent of holding up a middle finger.
The league added that since February 2018, any "offensive goal celebration which could cause tension among supporters or been as contrary to good sportsmanship".
If the committee decide Bale intentionally wound up rival fans he could be hit with anything from a four to 12-game ban.
Bale's team-mate Sergio Ramos could also be in hot water with authorities.
He all but admitted getting intentionally booked in last night's 2-1 win over Ajax, meaning he can miss the second leg of their Champions League tie.
Skipper Ramos could be hit with a two-match ban, as per the rules on any player deliberately picking up a booking.
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