Watch: Gareth Bale scores stunning bicycle kick goal against Liverpool in Champions League final

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale scored a sensational goal against Liverpool in the Champions League final.

Bale came off the bench to score twice against Liverpool, including a sublime overhead kick that put Real 2-1 up after 64 minutes.

There was nothing Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius could have done about Bale’s 64th minute strike. The Welsh star scored within two minutes of his introduction.

He went for the spectacular as Marcelo crossed, attempting an overhead kick and catching the ball perfectly to arrow home and restore Madrid’s lead. On the touchline Zidane applauded in appreciation.

GARETH BALE JUST SCORED THIS GOAL OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE. SPEECHLESS! pic.twitter.com/d90KOnC9Z5

— Football Stands (@TheFootyStands) 26 May 2018

Zinedine Zidane's reaction just about sums it up #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/3HkbcxU43C

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) 26 May 2018

It was immediately hailed as one of the best, if not the best goal in UCL final ever.

The greatest goal in Champions League final history. #UCLFinal pic.twitter.com/tHbhUZvmIM

— Krowd9 Football (@Krowd9) 26 May 2018

Bale scored again around 15 minutes later, taking a long-distance shot at Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, who dropped an embarrassingly easy catch, letting the ball fall into the net.

Earlier, another blunder by Karius had handed Karim Benzema the opening goal in the 48th minute.

Sadio Mane levelled to give Liverpool brief hope.

This was Madrid’s third Champions League triumph in a row - their 13th European crown overall.

Liverpool were shocked by the loss of talisman Mohamed Salah to injury in the first half.