Emilio Butragueno has said he was impressed by Real Madrid’s win over Levante and Los Blancos’ form in general since Christmas.
Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcelo and a Nikos own goal gave Madrid a comfortable victory and put Carlo Ancelotti’s side three points clear of Atletico Madrid and four ahead of Barcelona.
Speaking to reporters after the final whistle, Butragueno praised the performance but suggested Madrid could have scored more goals.
“We have kept up our very good track record and there are a lot of good signs,” Butragueno said.
“Sometimes we could have scored more goals without giving up the protection between the goalkeeper and the defence.
“The team is very good, dominating from the first minute and we started both halves well. I think the result is a little short though.
“It’s true that we have a very strong team and we are much more relaxed than before,” Butragueno continued.
“The 4-3-3 has given us security and Xabi Alonso and Luka Modric are moving the ball well with Angel Di Maria, who has taken to the centre of midfield very well.
“The important thing is to win. If our rivals slip further, even better. We are doing very well because at Christmas we were five points behind and now we’re three and four ahead.”
Ancelotti rang the changes in defence, making three switches from the back four that started against Atletico Madrid, and Butragueno was impressed with one of the players picked.
“It’s always good to see Raphael Varane in the starting XI.
“He never makes mistakes, reads the play very well, is elegant and athletic, and that’s great because we need his knee to respond well to the end of the season.”
