Real Madrid doesn't seem to have improved compared to last year, perhaps just time to stabilize? I hope they can show us their numbers in a couple of weeks; they have a promising squad, but they seem a bit lacking in energy yet.
I'll wait a little longer before making any bets on La Liga.
Both Barcelona & Real Madrid have had a perfect run in La Liga so far, I don't understand what you mean by Real Madrid hasn't improved.
Matchday #1Mallorca 0 - 3 Barcelona
Real Madrid 1 - 0 Osasuna
Matchday #2Levante 2 - 3 Barcelona
Real Oviedo 0 - 3 Real Madrid
Even though Real Madrid hasn't had impressive results, they've at least consistently earned 3 points. That alone is enough for me & several other users who like to bet on Real Madrid to win. Well, hopefully their performance won't be bad in the next few matches.