Real Madrid squad looking laid-back as they jet in to Milan for Champions League final against Atletico Madrid

Gareth Bale and his Real Madrid team-mates looked in high spirits as they flew into Milan for their Champions League final against Atletico Madrid.

The 10-time European champions touched down in Milan on Friday morning as they prepare to take on Diego Simeone's side on Saturday night at the San Siro in a carbon copy of the 2014 final in Lisbon.

Bale smiled for a picture alongside Luka Modric on-board Real's flight to Milan and looks set for a key in role in Saturday's big clash. 

Gareth Bale and Luka Modric on-board Real Madrid's flight to Milan for the Champions League final

Defensive duo Sergio Ramos and Marcelo are all smiles as they fly in for Saturday's Euroepan showpiece

Danilo (left),  Lucas Vazquez (top), Keylor Navas (front) and James Rodriguez are in high-spirits for the flight

Fellow Bernabeu stars Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Danilo, Lucas Vazquez, Keylor Navas and James Rodriguez all appeared in equally good moods as they posed for pictures on the club's flight to Milan.

Real are bidding for their 'Undecima' at the San Siro and a repeat of their 2014 win when Bale scored the crucial goal in extra time.

Los Blancos had trailed for the majority of that night at the Estadio de Luz before Sergio Ramos equalised in the third minute of second-half stoppage time.

The Real Madrid forward is desperate to win the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on Saturday

Bale scored the key goal in the 2014 Champions League final, also against Saturday's opponents

The Welshman says the victory in that final will act as a mental boost in Saturday's game at the San Siro

In extra time Angel Di Maria capitalised on Atletico's tiredness with a mazy run only to see his shot saved by Thibaut Courtois but Bale headed home the rebound.

The Wales international said that the knowledge of what happened that night could well play a part as they meet Atletico again.

'I would rather not be 1-0 down with one minute to go, but it definitely plays a part,' Bale told ESPN.

Bale says Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane allows him more freedom and has improved the team's form

'The first thing you think about is your last final and to know you can beat the opponent. We know this will be a completely different game, but we are confident we can win it.'

The 26-year-old says Real have more licence to express themselves under Zinedine Zidane, who was assistant in 2014, and that explains their improved form since the turn of the year.

'[Zidane] gives us freedom and confidence on the pitch and that has showed in the second half of the season. I think that is why our performances have improved,' Bale added.

Bale shared this picture alongside Hollywood star Richard Gere and his Real Madrid team-mates

'We're hitting our peak and playing very well at the moment. Hopefully we can take the form we've been producing into the final and win the trophy.'

The Welsh star grabbed a picture with Hollywood Galactico Richard Gere, who was on-board the same flight as Real's squad, as they jetted into Milan.

Bale shared the snap with Gere on his social media profiles alongside team-mates Modric, Navas, Mateo Kovacic and Vazquez with the caption 'En route to Milan'.