Real Madrid fullback Jorge Casado is grateful to coach Jose Mourinho for his first team chances over last 12 months.

Casado has been a mainstay for the Castilla during the last three seasons.

"I have to thank Mourinho for showing confidence in me as he did when I was with the first team during the pre-season in Los Angeles. It was a dream to play at the Santiago Bernabéu. I'll never forget it," he said.

Another moment he will never forget is the promotion that he won with Castilla last season to the second tier of Spanish football.

"It was special because it meant reaching professional football and because it was with Real Madrid, who have been my team since I was little. It was a very happy moment for me, especially with this group of teammates and I will never forget it."