Madrid – the real deal under Mourinho

Portuguese pair Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo are weaving their magic for Real Madrid with the Spanish giants crushing their opponents at home and abroad, topping the league table and their Champions League group.

Real routed Racing Santander 6-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday to reclaim top spot from Barcelona with Ronaldo scoring a best ever quadruple to make it eight goals in his last three league outings.

“I am really happy because I have never scored four goals before,” said Ronaldo.

“However, the most important thing is the team and it wouldn’t have been possible to score without the help of my team-mates. I must congratulate the team.”

Ronaldo, 25, had problems at the beginning of the season as the goals were not forthcoming and was even jeered after hitting out at the Real fans for not getting behind the team.

Since then Ronaldo has picked up his game and Real have scored 16 goals – with Ronaldo accounting for eight of them – in their last three league matches.

Mourinho’s side are unbeaten in all competitions and have the best defence and attack in the Spanish top-flight and he is clearly highly-regarded by the players.

“(Jose) Mourinho is fantastic. Thank God he came,” said Ronaldo.

“It is always great to work alongside someone with his experience and who has won so many titles throughout his career.”

Real’s next task is a King’s Cup last 16 first leg match at Murcia today. Real have not won the cup since 1993.