Gareth Bale Front Signed Real Madrid 2013-14 Home Shirt In Classic Frame

When Gareth Bale moved to Real Madrid for a reported €100 million in 2013, big things were expected of the former Tottenham winger. With the Spanish giants in a frenzied hunt for a fabled tenth European title – La Decima, as it would come to be universally known – Bale was thought of as the kind of signing that would prove key in their quest. But few could have imagined that Bale, a humble Welshman who had been catapulted into superstardom after several spectacular seasons at White Hart Lane, would have such a literal impact on Real Madrid's continental campaign. With several crucial goals leading up to the showpiece Lisbon final on May 24th, 2014, Bale had already played his part in a memorable run. But locked at 1-1 with their Madrid rivals Ateltico, Real needed a hero. So, up stepped Bale. Rising highest to nod past Thibaut Courtois in the second half of extra time, Bale's crucial go-ahead goal proved the catalyst for Madrid's crushing 4-1 victory and ultimate glory of UEFA Champions League success. La Decima had been captured and Bale's signing more than justified, as the Spanish giants celebrated in the golden glow of the Estadio da Luz.