Real Madrid chief Emilio Butragueno praised hat-trick hero Gareth Bale after victory over Deportivo La Coruna.

Real won 5-0 to kickoff the Zinedine Zidane era in style.

Butragueno said of Bale's performance: "It was his best of the season.

"Bale had an excellent game in attack and in defence.

"He sacrificed himself in terms of his defensive work and scored at key moments."