Gareth Bale reveals Cristiano Ronaldo has been showing him the ropes around Madrid

The pair are developing one of the most frightening partnerships in world football inside the Bernebeau stadiumDouble trouble: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Gareth Bale after yet another goal.

The Welshman was the first to admit he was struggling to adjust to life in Spain following his move from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer because of a niggling injury.

But since reaching full fitness the pair have struck up a brilliant relationship on the pitch that is terrorising defences all around Europe.

And Bale revealed that they have also been hanging out away from the pitch as the former Manchester United man shows him around the Spanish capital.

"Cristiano’s been great since I’ve been here and helped me a lot," he told askmen.com. "I think the partnership we’re creating on the pitch is very positive. We’re looking forward to that getting better and better in the future.

"He’s a great support. He’s been brilliant, offering advice and helping me out with the city.

"It’s great here. Obviously now I’m really enjoying it very much. It’s got a bit cold now, but apart from that, it’s fantastic. I just enjoying being out here and playing for Real Madrid.

"The language barrier is obviously something that’s different to what I’m used to. But quite a lot of the players speak English in the changing room and the coach speaks excellent English, so he’s been a great help with that."

And since his move from north London Bale revealed he has been keeping tabs on his old side Spurs, but it has been the form of Southampton where he started his career that has really caught his eye.

"It’s great to see Southampton doing this well," he added. "I just hope they can continue doing what they’re doing and you never know. They’re the surprise package of this season and I really hope they can really shock everyone and achieve something."