Bale writes his name into Real Madrid folklore


LISBON (Reuters) - Gareth Bale completed a dream first season at Real Madrid as he paid off another large slice of his world record price tag with the decisive goal in a 4-1 Champions League final triumph over Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

The Welsh forward, signed for 100 million euros (80.7 million pounds) from Tottenham Hotspur last August, headed his side in front with 10 minutes of extra time remaining as Real claimed their 10th European Cup in dramatic fashion.

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