Real Madrid

Director General Jorge Valdano described Real Madrid's performance against Espanyol as "solid and serious."

"We dominated from start to finish and played a solid and serious game, especially during the first half. We made brilliant and not so brilliant passes, but we were always better."

"We did well both in defence and in attack. We also performed well in aerial plays, as evidenced by Sergio Ramos' goal. The strike sealed a brilliant performance by the defender."

"Kaka enhances the team's presence in the attacking front. It's obvious he feels more comfortable now that he's recovered. I'm sure he will help us a lot during the rest of the season."

"Higuain scored following a great effort and a brilliant control of the ball. He dribbled past the keeper with ease. It is very important for a striker to score again."

"The team waits for Ronaldo's return with victories, which proves just how solid it is. Nevertheless, we seem to be even more powerful when he plays."

"Barcelona don't fail. They are playing at a very high level, but the season is far from over. We've improved a lot since all this started and we must wait for them to drop points."