KIEV: Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale scored a jaw-dropping overhead kick and a long distance strike to give them a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the Champions League final on Saturday, delivering a remarkable third consecutive title for the Spaniards. Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah (3rd R) is comforted by team members and Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (2nd L) as he leaves the pitch after injury during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev. Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring the 1-0 lead during the UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool FC at the NSC Olimpiyskiy stadium in Kiev. Real Madrid's Gareth Bale scores their second goal. Liverpool's German goalkeeper Loris Karius fails to save a shot by Real Madrid's Welsh forward Gareth Bale (not in picture) which gave the Spanish team a 3-1 lead.

Source: New Strait Times May 26, 2018 20:56 UTC