Real Madrid hat-trick hero Gareth Bale says he's not yet reached top gear since arriving from Tottenham.
The Wales international netted with his head, right foot and left foot in Saturday's 4-0 win over Real Valladolid, with the injured Cristiano Ronaldo watching on.
Bale told the club's official website: "My team-mates congratulated me for the match. It's always a pleasure to score, but even more so when you can score a hat-trick in the Santiago Bernabeu.
"I'm very happy here. I needed time to adapt after not having a pre-season, but I'm improving now. Everything I hoped for has come true. The fans and the club are incredible.
"I scored three goals but I hope to do better. I can do it. I want to keep improving and working hard during the matches and training sessions and learn from the best, like Cristiano Ronaldo. He's the best player in the world and he deserves the Ballon d'Or."
