Bale

It is maybe unsurprising that he crosses to pastures new before further harm is done, and for a low fee considering his attributes.

Mauricio Pochettino was in Barcelona yesterday to promote his new book but spent the whole day talking about Real Madrid.

Seemingly happy from securing Real Madrid's Champions League win in Kiev at the weekend and ending the debate about the merits of national titles over European success

Bale is of a mind that they should let him play in the nerve centre of the Madrid attack... but for that to happen he needs the team to give him the ball.

AS editor in chief Alfredo Relaño reflects on a stunning Champions League final that saw Real Madrid win their 13th European Cup, against Liverpool in Kiev.