Fran García played the full 90 minutes at the Bernabéu. Following the final whistle in the clash with Espanyol, Real Madrid's left-back reflected: "Espanyol played a more negative game than we expected but it was a strong performance and we're feeling great. We have to keep doing what we're doing and everything will fall into place."

“Teams are fresher early on in the game but the main thing is that we create chances on goal. We have to trust that eventually we'll get the breakthrough."

Refereeing
“The referee believed it was an inappropriate response, but I can't comment as I was quite far away from it all. That's what he decided and it's a matter for him. To book three players for dissent, I think it's a bit excessive."