Following his retirement, we look back at all 20 goals scored by Gareth Bale in UEFA Champions League for @TottenhamHotspur and @realmadrid. #ucl -- Watch More: www.uefa.tv Learn More: www.uefa.com
Imagine if he'd left Real after the final against Liverpool. It was clear at the time that Zidane didn't see him as a starter. But at 28 and having just scored two goals to win the Champions' League - including one of the all-time great UCL goals - he'd have left in triumph and been able to go anywhere he wanted. We'd likely have seen a lot more of Bale on the pitch over the last few years, and hopefully he'd have been able to keep his love of the game, which seemed from the outside to suffer so much.
Part of the reason he didn't leave then was Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus that summer, Florentino wasn't about to lose both his major signings in one off season so that's why he fought to keep Bale that summer plus with Ronaldo gone it was supposed to be Bale's time to shine as the talisman for Real, except that role became Benzema's once he just took the mantle
Though we shouldn't criticize zidane for what he achieved in RM but to put Bale in Right wing was a disaster for Bale's career. Had he played as left wing like he used to in Spurs he would have shined more. But Madrid setup then was left heavy, both Ronaldo, Benzema, tend to move to left when they dig deep.
He simply got wrecked by injuries and couldn't get a run of games for match fitness. Injuries+aging made him loose that unbelievable pace he possessed, and he just couldn't re invent himself just like Cristiano Ronaldo who went from lightening quick winger to clinical striker. Bale didn't or couldn't and so was just stuck and continued to loose interest in the game. The mediocre Welsh team didn't help matters.
The way he left isn't sour. won the CL again and received standing ovations by the fans in bernabeu during the night of celebration. didn't play much part last season but at least they can give him a sweet goodbye
Definitely one of. Definitely NOT the greatest though. That's George Best. The like of Keegan, Dalglish, Charlton and Moore to name a few are ahead of him aswell imo
a great player who left his mark in the history of the Champions League. his goal against Liverpool is just the beauty of football. Thank you Valian dragon 🐲🐲🐉
When I see bale at the start how happy he was how much he clearly loved his football it makes me sad how he ended and the fact he is retiring at 33. Such a great player but I will have always have the feeling of what if as I feel with his ability he could have done more
Once his physicality left him he couldn't perform at the top level...he didn't have the technical ability of the true greats that were able to play into their 30s...
@@ulaytube9953he has some of the best technical ability ever seen in the game. Do you even know what technical ability means. His only issue was injuries which has made it physically impossible for him to continue now
@@Ccccc-mi3tr I'm comparing his technical ability to the true greats....Messi, Ronaldo, Suarez, Benzema and others who could still perform at the elite level without their physical power...ofc Bale still had tremendous technicality relative to most other players
@@ulaytube9953 His technical ability was on par with the very best - you're delusional. He was possibly the most well-rounded foward around at his peak - he could shoot, cross, pass, head, dribble, he was agile, quick, could play through contact, was good at all set pieces, a true big game player, a teamplayer, a leader. Just look what he achieved with that Wales team - I'm not convinced even Messi or Ronaldo could have done what he did with them. Getting Wales to a Euro semi final is more impressive than winning the Euros with Portugal, World Cup with Argentina, or anything Neymar has won in his entire career. That's even ignoring what Bale achieved in the Champions League.
Da tifoso dell'inter fui impressionato quel giorno. Era un tranquillo 4-0,ormai aspettavo solo il fischio finale. Lui andò vicino a rimontare da solo una partita praticamente finita con una tripletta da terzino. Che giocatore, è un peccato che dopo la finale di champions del 2018 è iniziato il suo declino però alla fine ha vinto tutto e ha fatto una grande carriera
Rarely scored a bad goal, always struck the ball true and clean, the amount of his goals that only he could score is surreal, wand of a left foot, and very underrated finisher, clinical
he left the UCL with great iconic moments with not many goals: 1- That 2 goals vs Liverpool as a sub with an iconic bicycle kick goal (the best goal in UCL history) 2- That Hattrick against Inter 3- That goal vs Atletico to win La Decima 4- That Volley goal vs Warsaw 5- That nice dribble goal vs Schalke you wrote history Gareth, enjoy your retirement
The way this man sprints is really something else. There's something about that raw pace and power that's so beautiful to watch, plus that wicked left foot of his. One of the most physically gifted players of all time. Happy retirement king.
I must say all his goals were spectacular and also scores so many important ones in the finals, only if he was given more chance to proof himself he could be the favourite to win the Ballon d'or. But no doubt one of the greatest footballer of this generation Gareth Bale❤️👑
@@briton3851 I mean duh. He's from Wales lmao. Any world class team's fans who would've had to deal with Bale would be gotten tired of him too, not just Madrid's.
@@langletprolet8378 not rly, Real Madrid fans are just whiny babies who complain about anything. Started complaining that he preferred wales over Madrid, typical Spaniards
Something about his style of play that I see in Haaland, a kind of maximum effort and ruthlessness when he possesses the ball...not to mention furious pace. What a great athlete and competitor.
@@TheMiist no, learn to read, he mentioned "style of play", and from that alone it's totally different, and Bale was not only about physics but very good technically
His first hat-trick all came at the same far post lol but his bicycle goal in the final was arguably the best since Zidane's 2002 volley. But good things must come to an end, happy retirement Bale ! 👏😢
@@mrbubblesky4352 ok maybe not never but a lot of the times he just looks pissed! And tbf there was a phase of him genuinely wanting Al the glory to himself! Thank god he overcame it if not he would have been so toxic
Alot of chat about injuries ending his career. Considering the injuries he had at the start of his career, it's almost a miracle he became one of the best players in the world. Playing for Real Madrid. Scoring bicycle kicks in finals. Rather than having a few years being a backup left back in the lower tiers of English football
The man who scored Greatest CL FInal goal EVER.. I remember that game vs Inter when he wrecked teh team all nite on his own; Gareth gives the impression of a player although he won so much at Real Madrid that more could have been achieved, along with a Golden Ball.. like he never really reached his true peak despite being incredible.
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As a Liverpool fan, I gotta say this...that bicycle goal is the best UCL Final goal ever 👏👏👏
Zidane volley against Leverkusen is much more difficult and impressive
@@BaronMSC34 lol
@@BaronMSC34 that is hard too but to execute a bicycle kick to perfection is a lot harder than smashing on the volley
@@BaronMSC34 😭 what are you even on about
@@BaronMSC34 r you Drunk
Imagine if he'd left Real after the final against Liverpool. It was clear at the time that Zidane didn't see him as a starter. But at 28 and having just scored two goals to win the Champions' League - including one of the all-time great UCL goals - he'd have left in triumph and been able to go anywhere he wanted. We'd likely have seen a lot more of Bale on the pitch over the last few years, and hopefully he'd have been able to keep his love of the game, which seemed from the outside to suffer so much.
Part of the reason he didn't leave then was Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus that summer, Florentino wasn't about to lose both his major signings in one off season so that's why he fought to keep Bale that summer plus with Ronaldo gone it was supposed to be Bale's time to shine as the talisman for Real, except that role became Benzema's once he just took the mantle
@@jordanwong9719 true. too bad injuries happened cause that missed time really hurted his Real Madrid career at the end.
Though we shouldn't criticize zidane for what he achieved in RM but to put Bale in Right wing was a disaster for Bale's career. Had he played as left wing like he used to in Spurs he would have shined more. But Madrid setup then was left heavy, both Ronaldo, Benzema, tend to move to left when they dig deep.
He was supposed to succeed Ronaldo and was assured of his place. Unfortunately he got wrecked by injuries and lost his pace
He simply got wrecked by injuries and couldn't get a run of games for match fitness. Injuries+aging made him loose that unbelievable pace he possessed, and he just couldn't re invent himself just like Cristiano Ronaldo who went from lightening quick winger to clinical striker. Bale didn't or couldn't and so was just stuck and continued to loose interest in the game. The mediocre Welsh team didn't help matters.
Bale was a true galáctico. Although is RM career ended on a sour note, he delivered for los Merengues and lived up to the price tag.
The way he left isn't sour. won the CL again and received standing ovations by the fans in bernabeu during the night of celebration. didn't play much part last season but at least they can give him a sweet goodbye
not sour, he said he loves golf more than football, now he played golf, he is happy
@@TheDarkKnightRacist wales before golf
The average quality of his goals is soo good. Barely any tap ins and great variety of goals, what a player he was in his prime!
Those spurs vs inter goals hit hard man😢
Taxi for Maicon
Iyo,,padahal Javier Zanetti salah siji bek hebat.
@@jacklowe3037 I think you could buy a t-shirt with that on it..
Gay 100%
Copy and paste goals. Really amazing how Inter let in 3 identical goals by the same player in the same match.
He was fantastic in his prime and he has given me so many memories! Happy retirement Bale and thanks for the great moments!🐐
That hat-trick against Inter will never be forgotten
Some Madrid fans who treated him poorly are pathetic. One of the greatest if not THE greatest British footballer of all time.
Definitely one of. Definitely NOT the greatest though. That's George Best. The like of Keegan, Dalglish, Charlton and Moore to name a few are ahead of him aswell imo
@@samtilly7165 he’s better than everyone you said
Most payed player. 50% of the season injured playing golf. Never a legend
@@samtilly7165 litrally all of those players you mentioned dont come close to bale bro 😂😂
I think he is the best
Hope he will have an amazing life after his retirement
a great player who left his mark in the history of the Champions League. his goal against Liverpool is just the beauty of football. Thank you Valian dragon 🐲🐲🐉
Bale of 2014 was a beast
His speed, athleticism and skill were world class. Won everything many times over. Madrid legend.
Dommage qu'il n'était pas élégant
4:27 one of the best goal in UCL history
3:56 too
In a final as well
* the Best
@@thenorseprodigy7466even better
When I see bale at the start how happy he was how much he clearly loved his football it makes me sad how he ended and the fact he is retiring at 33. Such a great player but I will have always have the feeling of what if as I feel with his ability he could have done more
Once his physicality left him he couldn't perform at the top level...he didn't have the technical ability of the true greats that were able to play into their 30s...
@@ulaytube9953he has some of the best technical ability ever seen in the game. Do you even know what technical ability means. His only issue was injuries which has made it physically impossible for him to continue now
@@Ccccc-mi3tr I'm comparing his technical ability to the true greats....Messi, Ronaldo, Suarez, Benzema and others who could still perform at the elite level without their physical power...ofc Bale still had tremendous technicality relative to most other players
@@ulaytube9953 His technical ability was on par with the very best - you're delusional. He was possibly the most well-rounded foward around at his peak - he could shoot, cross, pass, head, dribble, he was agile, quick, could play through contact, was good at all set pieces, a true big game player, a teamplayer, a leader. Just look what he achieved with that Wales team - I'm not convinced even Messi or Ronaldo could have done what he did with them. Getting Wales to a Euro semi final is more impressive than winning the Euros with Portugal, World Cup with Argentina, or anything Neymar has won in his entire career. That's even ignoring what Bale achieved in the Champions League.
@@emanresUcireneG You're not wrong lol that Wales team was basically just Bale and Ramsey. Other commenter has no clue what technical ability means.
Da tifoso dell'inter fui impressionato quel giorno.
Era un tranquillo 4-0,ormai aspettavo solo il fischio finale.
Lui andò vicino a rimontare da solo una partita praticamente finita con una tripletta da terzino.
Che giocatore, è un peccato che dopo la finale di champions del 2018 è iniziato il suo declino però alla fine ha vinto tutto e ha fatto una grande carriera
Rarely scored a bad goal, always struck the ball true and clean, the amount of his goals that only he could score is surreal, wand of a left foot, and very underrated finisher, clinical
Incredible career and player always came clutch. Sad moment to see the legend retire.
Goodbye Gareth Bale. I hope you can enjoy your retirement like the legend you are.
Bale you are definitely one of football's GOAT. Thank you for some wonderful matches.
Real
Thank you , Gareth.❤️🥰😍
@dogs aren't dangerous ok
he left the UCL with great iconic moments with not many goals:
1- That 2 goals vs Liverpool as a sub with an iconic bicycle kick goal (the best goal in UCL history)
2- That Hattrick against Inter
3- That goal vs Atletico to win La Decima
4- That Volley goal vs Warsaw
5- That nice dribble goal vs Schalke
you wrote history Gareth, enjoy your retirement
And that legendary run against barca ❤
106 goals in 258 games that many goals bro.
Each of his goals is a masterpiece. His technique..❤🤩 We were lucky to witness the BEST Winger Of All Time
He was a great winger but definitely not the best
He didn't score goals, he scored golasos
Best British player ever, not only good on the eye but scores amazing goals and also in big games too.
What a great footballer he was scoring magnificent long range goals. Happy Retirement Gareth Bale.
Some of his goals are fantastic!
Big, strong, fast, skillful. What a player 👍
Gareth Bale never gonna be forgotten for sure.
The way this man sprints is really something else. There's something about that raw pace and power that's so beautiful to watch, plus that wicked left foot of his. One of the most physically gifted players of all time. Happy retirement king.
Simply insane,thank you gareth
A Welsh legend!!....thank you for the memories
What a legend of the game. Thank you for the memories
Bale together with Ribery, Robben and Di Maria, has been the strongest wing of the last 23 years.
Nobody can forget his hatrick against Inter Millan and the 2 goals in the final against Liverpool including the bicycle kick 🤩😍 Legendary stuff
What a player he was. When he was up for a game he was almost unstoppable
Epic Goals against top teams. Inter UCL holders in 2010, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Liverpool.
What a legend
Had maicon on toast lol and that bicycle kick was a thing of beauty
Gareth lad, well done. Thank you for doing Wales proud. Can’t wait to see you play for Europe in the Ryder Cup.
one of the greatest football player
not close
What a player
Legend of all legends 😔❤️💫👏🎉
I will miss him. He's one of my idol🙏
BALLER!
What an explosive player Bale was!
I must say all his goals were spectacular and also scores so many important ones in the finals, only if he was given more chance to proof himself he could be the favourite to win the Ballon d'or. But no doubt one of the greatest footballer of this generation Gareth Bale❤️👑
TY for the memories...
Beautiful!
What a legend
What a player! Unreal talent.
Dude was something else back then wish him all the best from now forward
Numbers 11, 14 and the goal in the final vs Liverpool were the best
Why does Ronaldo look pissed a few times when bale scores lmao
No he doesnt....lmao yourself
Legend ❤️🔥
Legend🏴
Legend 🏴
What a player.. Real Madrid did not deserve him.. Those goals against Inter.. Insane..
Yes. Real Madrid did not deserve the uncaring and constantly injured Bale in the latter part of his career.
@@langletprolet8378 he didnt deserve ur disrespectful Spanish fans, the welsh treat him correctly
@@briton3851 I mean duh. He's from Wales lmao. Any world class team's fans who would've had to deal with Bale would be gotten tired of him too, not just Madrid's.
@@langletprolet8378 not rly, Real Madrid fans are just whiny babies who complain about anything.
Started complaining that he preferred wales over Madrid, typical Spaniards
Imagine if he played for England, all the pundits will praise him,as he deserves
The Great Wales Player i've seen, Miss you Gareth Bale 👏👏👏
Legend
All are beautiful goals
Such an awesome left foot, I love they way he strikes a ball.
WHAT A LEGEND!
Legend bale 🥰❤️
Am froum 🇸🇴👏
the first goal and goal against Liverpool will remain forever
His first ucl hattrick was genious goalkeeper can no chance for dive😏
Thanks legend
the top knot was the beginning of the end
What a treat
Something about his style of play that I see in Haaland, a kind of maximum effort and ruthlessness when he possesses the ball...not to mention furious pace. What a great athlete and competitor.
Haaland doesn't have the dribbling style or skills like Bale. He can't dribble much
LOL, you clearly never watched Bale play, just see his hairstyle
@@TheDarkKnightRacistno he’s talking about their power. They’re both terminators with such power behind everything they di
@@TheMiist no, learn to read, he mentioned "style of play", and from that alone it's totally different, and Bale was not only about physics but very good technically
Bale is light years above than Haaland!
One of greatest talent and player..🙏🙏
CLASS!!!
Amazing player, despite the injuries he achieved so much. Hugh respect.
There all top3 goals.
What a beast G.bale is🦁
A truly wonderful and gifted player, one of the very best imho.
When ever Bale scoree, Ronaldo was enver happy, just look at him, some world class goals and he's the only one emotionless
2014 was my best year as a Madrid fan. We played the best football that year. Our attacking was on a different level. Gosh! Football was so exciting!
Fantastic goals...
His first hat-trick all came at the same far post lol but his bicycle goal in the final was arguably the best since Zidane's 2002 volley. But good things must come to an end, happy retirement Bale ! 👏😢
It's nice to see Ronaldo as a background player sometimes.
Thank you Gareth Bale 🙏😭
Una Leyenda se retiró del bello juego hoy 💔
Welshmen what a legend that magical left foot 👌👌💓💞
Ronaldo never celebrates for Bale’s (or other teammates’) goal. 😂
pendu wants all the glories to himself
Cz Pendu is Selfish , Self Obsessed and Hypocrite.
Are U Blind???
@@mrbubblesky4352 ok maybe not never but a lot of the times he just looks pissed! And tbf there was a phase of him genuinely wanting Al the glory to himself! Thank god he overcame it if not he would have been so toxic
@@mrbubblesky4352 No. Are U CR's Older Sister? Sorry about breaking your little heart.
One of my favorite player ❤
What a player 🙈🙏🏾
Great Goals❤️👀
Some absolute belters in there! Never understood why Real fans never liked him as much. Tremendous athlete when fit
Great player !
Alot of chat about injuries ending his career. Considering the injuries he had at the start of his career, it's almost a miracle he became one of the best players in the world. Playing for Real Madrid. Scoring bicycle kicks in finals. Rather than having a few years being a backup left back in the lower tiers of English football
The man who scored Greatest CL FInal goal EVER.. I remember that game vs Inter when he wrecked teh team all nite on his own; Gareth gives the impression of a player although he won so much at Real Madrid that more could have been achieved, along with a Golden Ball.. like he never really reached his true peak despite being incredible.
Legend 🔥🔥
every goal was a beauty, one of the greatest players ever
a legend
Brilliant player
You can see his celebrations get more subdued as time goes on
What a player 👏👏
Thank you Gareth Bale I Love You So Much gareth Bale 11🏴♥️
What a Legend
Grateful 🙏
Bale is 🔥🔥🔥 Real Madrid should be building a statue for this man!!!!