Bale Scores The Late Winner

Bale Scores The Late Winner[/b]



After watching the winger seal Real Madrid's first trophy since 2012, Carlo Ancelotti said the club is lucky to have Gareth Bale.

Real beat fierce rivals Barcelona 2-1 in the Copa Del Rey at the Mestalla, with the Welshman scoring the winning goal late on. And the Italian boss has hailed the extraordinary Bale, who shone in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence for Los Blancos. The former Tottenham star surged down the left wing before nutmegging Jose Pinto in the Barcelona goal with five minutes remaining. I had the perfect view of, it was a fantastic goal from an extraordinary player, Ancelotti said after lifting the trophy.

After struggling with fitness and form early on in his career at the Bernabeu, some doubted Bale's £86million price tag, but with 20 goals now this season he is making up for it. Ancelotti called the goal surely the most important of Bale's career, adding that it was a decisive moment. When (Marc) Bartra scored anything could have happened. He played well, the entire team played well. You have to play as a compact unit to beat Barcelona said Ancelotti who was jubilant after the win. Ronaldo was even there to congratulate his fellow winger, and Iker Casillas lifted the trophy at Valencia's stadium.

Meanwhile, it was Barcelona's third defeat on the bounce, a feat they haven't achieved since 2003. Angel di Maria netted an early opener for Madrid before Marc Bartra looked to have sent the game into extra time with a well placed header. I think the team played a fabulous match tonight in a very entertaining game, Real captain Iker Casillas said when asked. We are happy for all the fans that came here to Valencia tonight, added the Spain keeper, who was beaten only once, by Bartra's goal, in nine matches in this season's Cup. Now we have to enjoy this moment and think about the league and the Champions League.

Gerardo Martino has now overseen Barcelona's worst season in years, but he still believes that he won't get the sack with another term left on his deal. Obviously this is not a good moment, Martino continued. It has been a hard week on all fronts. As I have said for one, two, three months now, I don't feel that my future has changed because of all that we lost, and nor do I think it would be different if we had won.

 

[Swaswati Borpuzari]

In a thrilling encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Gareth Bale once again proved why he is a legend in the making, scoring the late winner in a high-stakes match. The game, which seemed destined for a draw, was suddenly electrified when Bale, known for his explosive speed and clinical finishing, found himself in the right place at the right time. With just minutes left on the clock, he received a precise pass from a teammate, skillfully maneuvered past a defender, and unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net. The stadium erupted in a cacophony of cheers and applause, with supporters waving flags and chanting Bale's name. This moment not only secured a vital three points for his team but also solidified Bale's reputation as a clutch performer, capable of delivering in the most critical moments. His teammates rushed to embrace him, recognizing the significance of his goal in what could be a pivotal moment in the season. Bale's late winner was a testament to his unwavering determination and the impact a single player can have on the outcome of a match.