What if: Neymar signed for Real Madrid and Gareth Bale signed for Barcelona

LISBON, PORTUGAL - MAY 24:  Gareth Bale of Real Madrid celebrates scoring their second goal in extra time during the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio da Luz on May 24, 2014 in Lisbon, Portugal.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Gareth Bale celebrates his winner in the Final

#3 Who would be the best trio of all time?

VALENCIA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 22:  Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona celebrates with his team mates Neymar Jr. (L) and Lionel after scoring his team's second goal during the La Liga match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Mestalla stadium on October 22, 2016 in Valencia, Spain.  (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Barcelona’s deadly Trio

While it is still a topic that many football fans argue on, over the last few years the trio of Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Neymar has proven to be one of the best ever. The fact that the three players come from South American countries, share similar backgrounds and are great friends off the pitch is what sets them apart from the rest.

Had Gareth Bale been in Barcelona instead of Neymar, it is less likely that the Welshman could have had such a partnership with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Coming from a completely different footballing background and a country that has some of the best footballing facilities, Bale has experienced a different childhood in comparison to that of Messi, Neymar and Suarez.

Hence, had Bale moved to Barcelona, we would still be arguing between De Stefano, Gento and Puskas or Best, Law and Charlton or Van Basten, Gullit or Rijkaard.

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