Gareth once pulled off a Usain Bolt like sprint to help Real Madrid beat Barcelona in Copa del Rey final
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Gareth Bale scored the decisive winner against the arch rivals Barcelona in the copa del rey finals (Image Via- Google)
Gareth Bale has been one of the most profilic wingers during his prime. Along with Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo, Bale formed one of the most feared attacking trident in the world of football, “BBC”. It was reportedly on this day in 2014, Bale scored Real Madrid’s winner against Barcelona as he collected the first major trophy of his career, the Copa del Rey.
Although Bale’s relationship now has become stained with Real Madrid’s fans become. It will never be easy to forget the impact he made soon after his record-breaking transfer from Tottenham Hotspurs in the summer of 2013.
Although he was hampered by injury problems in the early part of the season of 2014, Bale finished the campaign with 22 goals and 16 assists in all competitions. This included the extra-time winner in the 2-1 Champions League final victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid.
The highlight of the lot was Bale’s late winner in the 2-1 Copa del Rey victory over arch-rivals FC Barcelona. After Lionel Messi lost possession with Barcelona pushing forward in the 85th minute, Madrid launched a swift and devastating counter. Fabio Coentrao picked out Bale on the left-hand side just inside his own half. Bale knocked the beyond around Marc Bartra, darting out of bounds to round the defender. And he sprinted clear before slotting the ball inside Jose Manuel Pinto’s near post.
After the match Bale said, “I had to get round the player and go off the pitch to do it. It was good to get the goal.” Former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso called the goal “incredible”. While Barca coach Gerardo Martino marvelled at Bale’s sprinting power so late in the game. Prior to the final, Bale had been criticised in the Spanish media for not delivering in the big matches, particularly against Barcelona, an early sign of the troubles ahead in his Madrid career.
A month after his goal against Barca, Bale eventually went on to score 110th-minute winner in the 2-1 victory over Atletico to help Real win their 10th European Cup. It was the first of four Champions League titles he has won with the club.
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Croatian midfielder Luka Modric is reportedly on the verge of signing a new contract at Real Madrid. Modric turns 38 later on this year. But he still is a crucial part of the first-team squad at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Croatian has missed just five La Liga games this season. And he has played in eight Champions League matches on the team’s run to the semi-finals.
Spanish news outlet Relevo reportedly claim that terms have been agreed and the contract has been drawn up for Modric. He would sign a one-year extension at the club. What is left is for both parties to sign off on the deal. And this could all be sorted before Madrid’s clash with Manchester City in midweek.
Modric will remain as one of the highest earners at the club. But it is said to be willing to sign on without any increase in salary. This reportedly due to his desire to remain in Madrid. The midfielder is currently a doubt for the first leg against City though due to a hamstring injury. But he has returned to training in the past few days.
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