Gareth Bale- Real Madrid’s answer to Barcelona’s Neymar

18 Yard Box has a look at how the young Welshman would be a brilliant signing for Madrid.

Where every team is trying to strengthen themselves this transfer season, Real Madrid too would not have liked to be left behind. Having set their sights on the Tottenham Hotspur wonder boy a couple of seasons ago, Madrid realise that now would be the perfect time to bring the Welsh international to the Bernabeu.

In a war between who is the best, Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, two new players enter the fray, ready to take over from the two best players of the world.

Just as when Barcelona had played their trump card of acquiring their much sought after signing, Madrid too would like to tie up their deal for Gareth Bale.

18 Yard Box has a look at how Bale would be the ideal choice for the white army as they continue their search for the Holy Grail.

Could he be bidding Spurs goodbye?

“Bale was born to play for Madrid”, were the words echoed by the Real Madrid president Fiorentino Perez when he publically declared his liking for the 23 year old.  And in his favour, Real Madrid’s set up is just as Bale would like. A team with fast, skilful players who are not afraid to have a go at the opponents would suite him to an extent.

Bale began his career with The Saints where he was deemed as one of the hottest properties alongwith the likes of Theo Walcott. Where Walcott chose to join the Gunners, Gareth Bale followed a different path which led to London. Initially starting as a left back or a left wing back, Gareth Bale’s talent was noticed as soon as he entered the Tottenham lineup.

Bale chose to join the white side of London

 Electric pace coupled with an unnatural eye for goal saw him being picked as a regular at an age of only 18. Slowly and steadily the stealthy winger saw himself being handed the job of a talisman. And since the past two years he has been Tottenham’s sole inspiration in their quest for a Champions League spot. However, having failed to achieve the Champions League for the second time in succession, Gareth Bale could well be on his way to the Spanish capital.

"The opportunity of watching the Ronaldo-Bale magic looms large and with Neymar and Messi linking up for their arch rivals, La Liga could well be turn out to be more than a goal-fest next term."

Madrid’s set up matches the qualities of Gareth Bale. Usually put out in a 4-2-3-1 formation, the Galacticos consist of two extremely skilful wingers who can destroy the opponents with their pace and trickery. At present they possess the likes of Angel Di Maria and Cristiano Ronaldo. With rumours saying that Di Maria could be on his way to the spendthrifts Monaco, Bale would be an ideal man to replace him. A style similar to that of Cristiano Ronaldo, Bale is more versatile than the Portuguese winger. His ability to play on the left, centre and on the right has seen him gain plenty of plaudits. More so, Bale has the uncanny knack of cutting inside from the right and scoring goals from long distances; something which Cristiano Ronaldo was famous for during his Manchester United days. To top it up, his free kick also resembles that of the Madrid’s number 7. A dip and swerve, all in a short span of time makes him probably the only one after Ronaldo to perfect the technique. 

Madrid's counter attacking strategy suites the Welshman too. With Ronaldo and Bale in tandom, Madrid can break away in more dangerous manner. 

Bale's left foot can create magic

Another bonus which Bale brings to the side is his defensive ability. Having started as a left wing back, Bale does possess the knowledge of how to defend. His tireless work rate and his ability to track back and help his team mates can be a beneficial attribute for Madrid.

Another plus point of this move is make a tormenting Ronaldo-Bale partnership where the two can terrorise the defences from the left and right respectively. Bale could be deployed on the right from where he can cut inside and provide goals. His hammer like left foot is more than capable of releasing a shot of the speed comparable to that of cannon ball. Being young, he is still to reach his prime and could very well be an excellent signing for the Madridstas.

The opportunity of watching the Ronaldo-Bale magic looms large and with Neymar and Messi linking up for their arch rivals, La Liga could well be turn out to be more than a goal-fest next term.

Written By,

Rishabh Ghai

Rishabh is a writer for Goal.com India, International, contributor for AIS and a writer and editor for 18 Yard Box.

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