The winger came on to smash home an astonishing overhead kick and also added another as Zinedine Zidane's side sealed a third straight European Cup
Gareth Bale was signed for moments like this. The Welsh winger was bought by Real Madrid for what was a world record €100 million fee from Tottenham in 2013 and despite criticism over the years, it is fair to say he has paid it all back now.
Earlier on Saturday, the Madrid media had speculated that Bale would start the Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev, something which would have seemed unthinkable just a few weeks ago.