Pepe marked his 250th game for Real Madrid in last night's win over Cordoba.
Real opened the Liga campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win.
"I'm very happy to play so many matches with Real Madrid, and for the affection shown by the people, and to help the team for another day. We controlled the match well, people were perhaps expecting a more comfortable win, but we managed to get three points that are important to us," said Pepe.
"We're coming off the back of a great season and we'll try and do the same this year, so that we and the fans are happy at the end of it.
"Today Arbeloa did a great job until the substitution and then Carvajal gave us pace. The signings are adapting very well. James and Kroos contributed a lot to this match and they help the competitiveness in the group."
