Welshman is the match-winner off the bench but his two goals could prove to be a glorious farewellF or a moment there was silence and then there was a small smattering of applause. At the Liverpool end, they were stunned, and they were not alone. The goal that won the European Cup had to be watched twice and they still couldn’t believe it; even the replay on the giant screen didn’t entirely shake them out of it. For the second time, they were left wondering if that had really happened. The first time was surreal, the second sublime. Gareth Bale had been on the pitch for only two minutes when he took flight. High in the Kiev sky, he connected with a wonderful overhead kick. Related: Real Madrid win Champions League as brilliant Bale sinks Liverpool Related: Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool: Champions League final player ratings Continue readingread full article
