Alvaro Morata was delighted to prove Real Madrid's matchwinner for victory over Athletic Bilbao.

Morata came off the bench to tap home a late winner.

"It couldn't have turned out better. It's my birthday, we have won and are top of the league. I will not celebrate because of Wednesday's match, but I want to see my family and friends. We all like to score and more so if it's the winning goal. I feel like a ten year old child," said the striker.

"Everyone wants to always play, in every possible game, but it's difficult. I feel important in the squad. We've got 25 players and Zidane's job is hard to choose who'll play. A good problem. We are a team and are about winning together, which is what we have done. Zidane gave me a hug and congratulated me, and now we have to keep working."