Calderon said today: "Seeing Madrid play like that, like a machine, fills me with pride.

"It appears Robinho has a slight injury, but everything else has gone perfectly. The goals, the style of play, the enjoyment ..."

He added: "We had many injuries, but those that played showed that they're all great attackers.

"I think it's good that we have our feet on the ground, it is true that this advantage gives us peace of mind and encourages us to believe that we are favourites (for the title), but we must stay the same."