BREAKING: Real Madrid Claims UEFA Champions League For The 3rd Time In A Row (Photos/Video)

2018 UEFA Champions League Winners

Bale's two sensational goals, the first a wonderful overhead kick, and another from Benzema, clinch the win over Liverpool to give the Whites their third consecutive Champions League trophy.

Karim Benzema struck a bizarre opening goal on 51 minutes before Liverpool, who lost leading scorer Mohamed Salah to injury in the first half, replied through Sadio Mane.

Bale replaced Isco on the hour and connected with an outrageous acrobatic effort on 64 minutes to put Real back in front.

Zinedine Zidane makes history as the first coach to win three straight Champions League titles

The Welshman sealed a record-extending 13th European Cup title for Real with seven minutes left as a dreadful mistake from Loris Karius allowed his long-range shot to find the net.

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