Champions League Final 2016: 5 takeaways for Euro 2016

3. Gareth Bale and Wales should be all the fun

Watching Real Madrid in the 90 minutes of regulation and the 120 minutes of extra time, perhaps the biggest takeaway from their side and the most positive takeaway from their squad by far was the performance of Gareth Bale. The Welsh winger was far and away the most active player on the Real Madrid roster from start to finish and so many positive things came from him having the ball at his feet or him being involved in plays.

Obviously Bale was involved the Real Madrid goal in the first half as it was the winger that got his head on the ball to play it to Sergio Ramos for the score. However, it was much more than just that  moment. He was able to single-handedly cut through the Atletico defense on a number of occasions with the ball at his feet and was creating opportunities for himself and his Real Madrid teammates all throughout the match. His effort was a pleasure to watch.

And he’ll be a pleasure to watch with his Welsh teammates in the Euros. Not only is this the first Euro tournament for Wales and Bale, but this team is also high-octane with Bale as their leader and capable of really entertaining soccer. Let’s pray Saturday’s showing from Bale was just a preview of what he and his teammates are going to put on display in Euro 2016.

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