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

#5 A better season for Tata Martino

ELCHE, SPAIN - MAY 11: Head coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino of FC Barcelona directs his players during the La Liga match between Elche FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on May 11, 2014 in Elche, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) — Tata Martino at Barcelona

Tata Martino’s lone season with Barcelona was not the best. The Catalans went trophyless while their rivals Real Madrid lifted the Copa Del Rey and the Champions League. However, Martino’s season was hindered by injuries to important players. Lionel Messi had one of his worst seasons in the recent past, Neymar was still trying to settle in while Fabregas, Xavi and Iniesta's magic was fading away.

Real Madrid did not beat Barcelona in the league but managed to win when it mattered. Gareth Bale’s stunning goal against Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey finals is something that fans will not forget for years to come. The Welshman’s solo efforts single-handedly won Real Madrid the trophy while Neymar was wasteful of his chances on the night.

Had Barcelona signed Gareth Bale, Tata Martino would have probably had at least a Copa Del Rey to his name.

Edited by Staff Editor