Real Madrid star Gareth Bale admits he's no great football fan.

The Welshman admits he prefers to watch golf.

"I don't really watch much football, I'd rather watch the golf to be honest," he told ESPN FC.

"We've not really thought about the Champions League yet, it's still a bit of time away."

After two goals in victory over Deportivo La Coruna, Bale received a standing ovation when he was replaced by Lucas Vazquez.

"Yeah, instead of whistles, which is always good," he said, having previously been on the receiving end of Bernabeu abuse.

"It would have been nice to have stayed on to get the hat-trick, but the most important thing is always to get the victory and to try and get some confidence back in the team."