Real Madrid got their season up .
Real Madrid running when Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez struck twice in a 5 - 0 drubbing of Real Betis on Saturday ( Sunday NZ time ) while La Liga champions Barcelona edged Malaga 1 - 0 to maintain their perfect start .
Real Madrid got their season up and running when Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez struck twice in a 5 - 0 drubbing of Real Betis on Saturday ( Sunday NZ time ) while La Liga champions Barcelona edged Malaga 1 - 0 to maintain their perfect start .