Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez was delighted with his shadow squad for victory at Champions League opponents Malmo.
Nacho, Mateo Kovacic, Casemiro, Lucas Vazquez and Denis Cheryshev all saw action in the 2-0 win.
Benitez said, “The decision to use players who've played fewer minutes worked out and it proves that they're working hard and training well. This allows me to give them playing time and for them to prove themselves.
"The problem comes if the players don't put the work in because then, when you do play them, it shows. They all showed the hard work they've been putting in, their talent and professionalism.
“We played slightly better than we did against Málaga. We had more than 70% possession. We managers are eternally dissatisfied and we're always looking to cut out mistakes and improve things. Their two or three threats on goal came from mistakes and through us not playing the easy ball. I'm very pleased with the team, but it's my responsibility to try and improve things."