Beckham enjoying Madrid fairytale

DAVID BECKHAM made a fairytale Primera Liga debut for Real Madrid with a second-minute goal as the champions beat Real Betis in their opening match of the season, and then admitted he is relishing life in the Spanish sun after a difficult end to his Manchester United career.

Beckham enjoying Madrid fairytale

The England skipper tapped in a Ronaldo cross to open his league account, shook the bar with a thundering long-range drive, and played a part in the Brazilian's winning goal.

And although he was sometimes quiet, his first league appearance in Madrid's white is already being hailed a success.

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