Bale feels stronger going into second Real Madrid season

Gareth Bale feels stronger going into the second season with Real Madrid.

Bale expects Real to be a major force again this season.

"When I came to Madrid I wanted to settle down off the pitch as soon as possible because I knew if I could concentrate on my football I knew what I was capable of," Bale said after Real's European Super Cup triumph at the Cardiff City Stadium.

"I know everybody in the squad now. I feel comfortable and the second season you're obviously feeling a lot better."

"You miss some things about home, but I'm thoroughly enjoying it in Madrid and looking forward to the season."

"In sport anything can happen but hopefully we'll be strong again. We feel confident and will be trying our hardest to win every trophy."

Bale admitted coming back home to win the Super Cup in Cardiff was special to him.

"For me personally it was a great night to be home in my home town," he said.

"To win the trophy was the most important thing, but to win it in Cardiff made it a perfect evening."

"All my family and friends were here so I had a lot of requests for tickets."

"But the most important thing for me, the whole team and Real Madrid was that we won the Super Cup and got the trophy."