All praise goes to Cristiano Ronaldo as he made a hat-trick with his magnificent one man show.
Mallorca coach Gregorio Manzano has said at the post match press conference that the difference between Real Madrid and Barcelona and the rest of the Primera League is "astronomical", right after the Whites left Ono Estadi with a clear 4-1 win.
He also made a comment about Cristiano superiority," He is very dangerous with the ball at his feet. It is very difficult to take the ball off Madrid, despite the enormous physical effort we made.
Jorge Valdano told Spanish television after the game, " He's extraordinary. He has played his most important game of the season, he rescue us."
Of course, Pellegrini is the most proudly coach behind Real's victory. It's been a hot topic in the Spanish media that Pellegrini's future is on the brink, and winning La Liga might be the only chance left to save him.
"He is a fundamental figure for Real Madrid. His spirit is contagious for the players," the Chilean said. "At present, Real Madrid is the spirit of Ronaldo. We spent two months without him. Nevertheless, we made a team and without him the other players still won games. But I would like to see Barcelona to go two months without Messi," he said, as quoted by AS.
Cristiano Ronaldo was happy with his hat-trick, and he still has the confidence in winning La liga title. "We are anxious to be champions. We know Barcelona are in great form, but I'm convinced we'll win."
"I'm very happy with my hat-trick, but merit also belongs to my team-mates, who have helped me immensely during my first year adapting to the team. The important thing is to be able to help the team."
"We have to keep hoping Barcelona will lose at some point, but we must play our next game at home and wait. We aren't champions yet, but I'm excited about it already."