Assistant coach Aitor Karanka gave a press conference after the 3-1 victory over Zaragoza.

"We didn't play as well as wanted, but we're happy nonetheless. We have a very good squad. The coach has stressed this many times. And it's good to have competition amongst the players because it makes them give their all."

"We are all well aware of Cristiano's characteristics. His experience allows him to grow and adapt to the team's necessities. We know how the Bernabeu crowd is and what it wants. They weren't much in favour of him not so long ago and tonight they gave him a standing ovation. He played at a high level. It's better to grow and if a player of his quality manages to grow then it's great for the team. Ozil wasn't playing at last season's level recently, but he looks fine now. Kaka scored a goal and we're all happy for him."

"What matters is that the team is fine. We continue winning and must keep it up. Half the league is still at stake and all our men will be important to us. It was a match for Nuri, but we decided to use Lass. There are many games left and Nuri is working very well. He will be very good for us. We give him our support. All he needs is more playing time."

"Xabi Alonso and Marcelo don't seem to be seriously injured, but we'll have to see how they evolve. Granero's performance is no surprise; we're all aware of his quality."

Trebalo bi davati vise sansi Sahinu. Bas u ovakvim utakmicama zadnjih 15-20 minuta. Dok Xabi neznam jeli odmarao ijednu utakmicu... Neznam zasto mu ne daju vise prilike. Veceras ni na klupi.... Izgleda da nije na zadovoljavajucoj razini..