Baptista: I Will Never Forget This

Real Madrid midfielder Julio Baptista admitted that scoring the winner against Barcelona makes it an absolutely unforgettable evening for him.

Baptista scored with a delightful half-volley with the outside of his right foot to secure a 1-0 win for Real Madrid, but it was only the tip of the iceberg.

He put in a commanding midfield display, working ever so hard as Los Merengues nullified Barcelona before hitting back.

"This was a great game, one impossible to forget," he told the club's official website after the game. 

"I felt great. My goal was important, but this isn't an individual victory, but a triumph of the entire team."

"We won thanks to the unselfishness of every player and the great team effort we all did."

"I felt something extraordinary collectively speaking and something impossible to describe on a personal level."

"That was naturally one of the most important goals in my life and I know I will never be able to forget it."

"I am very satisfied with it and with the victory, but we must remember we haven't won anything yet."

"We have to continue fighting hard in every game in order to be at the very top in all three competitions."

"It is symbolic and beautiful to be winter champions, but there is still a long way to go in the League."