“This is a very special group of players”

“It’s been a mixed season for Real Madrid, although you have been one of the most consistent players. How do you feel 2020-21 has gone so far?

We are still fighting for trophies and that is the main thing. There have been some results that we have not been happy with, but we have always had some very good performances. it is a strange season in many ways but there is big belief we can be successful.

I feel confident for both La Liga and the Champions League but as always it will not be easy. We have to show real consistency in La Liga and in Europe, as we know that we have to take things up a level.

And on a personal level, do you feel settled at Real in your third season? The pressure at