BALE’S SOLO EFFORT WINS COPA DEL REY
The world’s most expensive player struggled to live up to expectations at Madrid initially but went some way to silencing his detractors with a wonderful solo effort in the Copa del Rey final. With the game seemingly heading into extra time Bale demonstrated his athletic prowess with a explosive 65-yard run, powering his way past Marc Bartra before slotting past the goalkeeper to win the Cup for Madrid.