Real Madrid fullback Alvaro Arbeloa was delighted with the response from fans for their victory over Galatasaray.
Arbeloa has had a tense relationship with home fans this season, but was well supported during his goalscoring performance.
"I am grateful to the Bernabéu crowd, who know how things are, and when you do things well they recognise it," he said.
Asked about Xabi Alonso celebrating his goal, Arbeloa said: "Xabi is a very good friend. Everyone says we depend on Alonso. The problem is not ours, it is theirs because he is the best. His presence changes everything. There is no one in the world like him and he is a central pillar to this team."
