If Gareth Bale can keep himself away from injuries, then Real Madrid fans will have nothing to worry about.
The Welsh ace once again proved to be decisive for Los Blancos, as he managed to assist Karim Benzema for the game's second goal. Diego Costa's 50-second goal had given Atlético the lead, but things are now level thanks to the Welshman's cross and Benzema's definition.
What really stands out is that Bale has contributed to Real Madrid's victories in eight different title-deciding matches since joining Los Blancos in 2013. His antics during the 2014 Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, and his goalscoring skills in the 2014 and 2018 UEFA Champions League stand out, mainly due to the relevance of those games.
Furthermore, his assist today earned him a milestone in the UEFA Super Cup.
Gareth Bale has provided more UEFA Super Cup assists than any other player since joining Real Madrid in 2013/14.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) August 15, 2018
vs. Sevilla
vs. Manchester United
vs. Atlético Madrid
One in each of his three appearances. pic.twitter.com/DZcJNWkoHD
Have a look at Real Madrid's equalizer (Image might be geo-restricted).
Ronaldo gone, no worries...
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 15, 2018
What an assist from Gareth Bale
Pure pace! pic.twitter.com/FZQWcolUwe