He may not be in action for Real Madrid on Wednesday night against bitter city rivals Atletico, but that has not stopped Gareth Bale getting behind his team. The 25-year-old is out of their pivotal Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu after suffering a calf injury early on in their 3-1 win against Malaga at the weekend. And despite being downbeat on missing the midweek European encounter against Atletico, the Wales forward was all smiles as he continued his recovery to full-fitness. Gareth Bale took to Facebook on Wednesday to wish Real Madrid good luck against city rivals Atletico . Bale is out of Real's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico on Wednesday night . The Wales international injured his calf during Saturday's 3-1 win against Malaga in the opening stages . Accompanied with the caption: 'Gutted not to be playing tonight, but working hard to get back to fitness. Good luck lads!! Real Madrid C.F.' Bale took to Facebook to upload a picture of himself on an exercise bike at the club on Wednesday afternoon. Along with Bale, Real boss Carlo Ancelotti will also be without first-team regulars Karim Benzema and Luka Modric for the tie. The 55-year-old could start Isco, Jese and Javier Hernandez in the absence of his key triumvirate - something that doesn't faze the Italian. 'We are missing some important players but it's impossible for us to be more motivated than we are. We have to live with injuries. We did it in the past and it will not hurt our confidence,' Ancelotti said at a press conference. 'Isco has played in Modric's position before and he did very well there. We have plenty of options even without Bale and Benzema. There's James, Jese and Chicharito. James has been doing great, both on the right and in midfield. Chicharito is in fine shape as well, both physically and mentally. 'I will choose the best possible line-up. I will select players that will help the team to play like we did in the first leg. I have the best squad in the world in my opinion.' Jese (left) is expected to replace Bale in attack for Real against their bitter rivals at the Santiago Bernabeu .
Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday . Quarter-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu is tightly-poised at 0-0 . Real forward Gareth Bale will miss the clash due to calf injury . READ: Ancelotti has a poor record against  Simeone... but he must advance .