Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the win over Schalke 04 and showed his pleasure with the game: "I believe that we played a good game and the other side were not at the best because we didn't let them. We scored six fundamental goals and we are just one step away from the next stage and we are happy. In general the side were good, from Casillas and the defence to the midfield. Us forwards do our work of always trying to score goals".

About his individual performance he said: "The goalkeeper played well and made good saves. I believe in myself and my ability and my teammates help me a lot and they give me the confidence to play at such a high level. I scored twice in the second half so I'm very happy".

His return to the side
“What happened has happened. I am frustrated by it, because what I did didn't deserve a three game ban, but I am very happy to return and score twice. We are up for the derby, we are Real Madrid and we will give our best and try to win".