Zidane, who replaced Rafael Benitez as head coach this week, was forced to deny rumours that Bale could be sold this month and the Wales star responded in perfect fashion by inspiring Madrid to an impressive win.
Karim Benzema flicked home the first before Bale doubled the lead in the first half against a Deportivo side who could have given Zidane much more to worry about had it not been for some wayward early finishing.
But Bale promptly killed the game in the second half with a brilliant placed finish and a glancing header to take his tally to 10 goals in his last seven Liga matches.
Depor, to their credit, continued to push for a consolation, but Madrid stretched their lead oncemore through Benzema to put pressure on Barcelona and Atletico Madrid above them and give Zidane the winning start he wanted.
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