Bale is junior partner when the two line up for Real Madrid, despite winning two Champions Leagues in three years since arriving in Spain for a world record fee to team up with Ronaldo. However, his performances and three goals in France in leading Wales to their first semi-final in a major tournament, allied to his starring role at the end of Madrid’s season, suggest Bale at 26 is in line to take over from Ronaldo now 31.
The key to Bale’s and Wales’ success has been built upon a remarkable unity which their star man fosters. “With our team spirit, it’s like being with your mates on holiday,” said Bale last week, clearly more at ease with the joviality in the Wales camp than the pressure cooker Madrid dressing room.
“Together stronger” has been the motto of Wales’ historic campaign. A unity captured perfectly in the goal that kick started their run after Bale smashed a free-kick into the Slovakia net just 10 minutes into their first match at a major tournament for 58 years.
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