Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka delighted with victory over Villarreal

Following Real Madrid’s 3-1 away victory over Villarreal on Sunday, assistant coach Aitor Karanka praised his side’s attacking prowess in the Primera Division this season.

Madrid has found the target 94 times in the league in 2010-11 while champion Barcelona has scored 92 goals in 37 matches.

"The three goals we scored tonight make us the top scoring side in the championship," Karanka told the press after the game on Saturday. "Small motivations allow the team to end the season in top form."

"There were three points at stake for us that weren't really going to affect the standings, but there were other motivational factors for us in the game, such as Cristiano Ronaldo's chance to equal an historic record."

The Portugal international forward etched his name into Spanish football history after equalling the Pichichi record of 38 goals in a single season. Hugo Sanchez scored 38 times in as many games for Madrid in 1989-90 to match the feat set by Athletic Bilbao’s Telmo Zarra in 1950-51.

Karanka also praised Villarreal for its determination and excellent football and said: "Villarreal played their game. We showcased more quality in the first half and harder work in the second. For a moment, it looked we would draw 2-2, but we eventually won 3-1."

"Frankly, Villarreal have had a very good season. They've qualified for the Champions League thanks to their quality players. They made us suffer at the Bernabeu with their excellent football. They once again proved to be a great side tonight."

Madrid will wrap up its league campaign with a home match against relegated Almeria next weekend.