Francisco Gento turns 80 today, and his dream present would be to see Real Madrid win 'La Décima'. The man who won six European Cups and twelve league titles talked about his hopes with Spanish daily ABC. "I don't know if Bale will win six European Cups as I did, I reckon he'll get five", he said.

"Real Madrid is synonymous with the European Cup and glory. The club rose to greatness through it, and Real Madrid made the competition great. It is the most important competition for the club, along with the league, and it always plays to win. We've gone a long time without winning it and we all want the tenth. We need it. And when we win the 'Décima', then the eleventh will be just round the corner", he said.

Gento spoke about signing Bale, who wears the same number, 11, as he did: "We're going to win the European Cup with him. I don't know if he'll win six European Cups as I did, I reckon he'll get five. He's a fantastic footballer. He has power, pace, strength and a super shot. We've seen his performances in England and he's very fast. I'm certain he'll shine with Real Madrid. He's a top signing. Bale will do the number 11 shirt proud. We just need to be patient".

Gento also spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo. "I hope he stays for many a long year! He really is something else, number one. He's the best player in the world without a doubt. He shows that he makes a difference to the team every day. His contribution is enormous", he said.