Atletico Madrid coach Gregorio Manzano admits he's excited by the current form of Radamel Falcao.

The 25-year-old got his account up and running in the Europa League win over Celtic, then struck a hat-trick in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Racing Santander before adding two more in Wednesday night's 4-0 triumph over Sporting Gijon.

Falcao has also provided more than just goals to the team, with an impressive Manzano saying: "He's a great goalscorer for our fans to enjoy and for Spanish football. You would have to go back into Atletico Madrid's history to be able to find a player who, in seven days, has created so many chances, hit the woodwork or had so many goals ruled out, and who has been so effective in such a short period of time as he's had.

"We're not surprised that he's scored so many goals, because he's done that throughout his professional career, but we are surprised that he's adapted so quickly.

"Also, more than his work, you need to emphasise his humility, he's a great team-mate and the dressing room likes and respects him.

"I'm sure that he's going to be rubbing shoulders with the great goalscorers of our league like (Lionel) Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo."