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Real Madrid player ratings against Liverpool: Bale sublime from the bench, Ronaldo quiet
GARETH BALE put in a stellar performance from off the bench as Real Madrid beat Liverpool to win the Champions league.
Gareth Bale scored twice as Real Madrid saw off Liverpool 3-1 to win the Champions League in Kiev.
Karim Benzema gave Los Blancos the lead midway through the second half, blocking Loris Karius’ attempted roll out and deflecting it into the net.
Sadio Mane equalised for Liverpool before substitute Bale scored an outrageous overhead kick then beat Karius with a long-range strike.
Meanwhile Cristiano Ronaldo had a quiet evening, although he did show his compassionate side comforting Mohamed Salah when the Reds winger was forced off injured during the first half.
Take a look through the gallery above to see how the Real Madrid players performed during their Champions League final win over Liverpool.