Jude Bellingham was superb against Espanyol, scoring Real Madrid's first official goal of the season to cap an exciting start to José Mourinho's second spell in charge.
Los Blancos won 2-1 away thanks to Bellingham's strike and a last-gasp goal on 90 minutes from substitute and new signing Carlos Espí.
The England midfielder spoke to Real Madrid TV after the match, saying: "We played a very good game, and we created many chances to score a second goal."
Asked about the secret behind the win, he said: "I think the win was down to the mentality and the high morale."
Bellingham also had a word on the goal of his new team-mate Espí, dubbing him "little Joselu" after the former Real player who made a habit of scoring off the bench.
The most important thing in football
He continued: "It's good that we started the match this way. We are together in everything. For me, this is the most important thing in football. To be united in all moments, whether good or difficult."
"We worked on this move during training this week," he added. "It was a great pass from Arda, and the movements of the other players created space for me. It was a fairly easy goal."
On how he felt, he stated: "Today I did what I've been doing over the past two years, but this time with a goal. When I score, everyone praises it."
He concluded: "For me, the most important thing is to help the team in all aspects of the game, whether on the ball, in behind, in attack, in dribbling, or defensively. Scoring a goal is always special, but the most important thing is to help the team."