This Gareth Bale goal v Real Madrid (later credited as an own goal) was the difference between City and Real Madrid over both legs of their Champions League semifinal tie as Los Blancos booked a final meeting against Atletico Madrid Continue reading →

How did the press and pundits rate Gareth Bale’s performance in last night’s Champions League semifinal against Manchester City? The game at the Etihad ended in a 0-0 draw.

Here we take a look at Bale’s player ratings from the game from various sources (The Telegraph, the Independent and the Daily Mail) across the global and English press. Continue reading →

Gareth Bale and his Real Madrid teammates left Manchester fairly satisfied after a goalless draw in the first leg of their semifinal at the Etihad. Although City denied Madrid an away goal, Zidane’s side would be quite pleased given how they have performed in Champions League clashes away from home in the recent past. Continue reading →