Cicinho: Real Madrid players playing for Capello

Cicinho says Real Madrid's players have been inspired by the barrage of criticism levelled at coach Fabio Capello.

Asked what the reason was for Real's sudden turnaround in form, the Brazilian fullback said: "Look, we have a lot of confidence in our work although there were people who insisted the squad was split and fighting eachother."

"We are fighting against many people who did not believe in the work of Capello, who in fact has made this team very competitive."

"Fabio has demonstrated that he is a great person and a great trainer. I do not believe that a change of trainer is needed at the end of the season."