REAL MADRID need a bigger trophy cabinet after running out of space for a 13th European Cup.
The club’s museum showcases all of their previous trophies in the competition side by side.
After the historic ‘decima’ win in Lisbon four years ago, Real extended their trophy cabinet by two more slots.
But, after clinching an incredible third title in a row, Los Blancos more space.
Marca report that fans will have to wait another week to see club president Florentino Perez place the trophy in its new home.
Gareth Bale netted a double that put Liverpool to the sword, having also scored against Atletico Madrid four years ago.
However, it remains to be seen whether Bale will be at the Bernabeu for a tilt at a fifth title in six years.
The Welshman, 28, is considering his future in the Spanish capital after being snubbed for a starting role in Kiev by Zinedine Zidane.
Manchester United appear favourites to land him.
Real Madrid's 13 European Cup wins
1956 – Paris: Real Madrid 4 Stade Reims 3
1957 – Madrid: Real Madrid 2 Fiorentina 0
1958 – Brussels: Real Madrid 3 AC Milan 2*
1959 – Stuttgart: Real Madrid 2 Stade Reims 0
1966 – Brussels: Real Madrid 2 Partizan Belgrade 1
1998 – Amsterdam: Real Madrid 1 Juventus 0
2000 – Paris: Real Madrid 3 Valencia 0
2002 – Glasgow: Real Madrid 2 Bayer Leverkusen 1
2014 – Lisbon: Real Madrid 4 Atletico Madrid 1*
2016 – Milan: Real Madrid 1 Atletico Madrid 1*
(Real Madrid won 5-3 on penalties)
2017 – Cardiff: Real Madrid 4 Juventus 1
2018 – Kiev: Real Madrid 3 Liverpool 1
(*after extra-time)
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To land bale in a five-year deal, a mind-boggling £349million deal would be needed.
Real would want close to £200m for a player but an offer closer to £180m could be enough.
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Bale, 28, would not want to take a pay cut regardless of the breakdown of his relationship with Zidane.
An £85m arrival from Tottenham in 2013, Bale signed a new £650,000-a-week contract – before tax – in 2016. He is tied to Real until 2022.
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