The Brazil international was praised by Schuster at the final whistle and he later said: "I am very happy with my game but mainly for having obtained the three points. On my performance I only can say that I think I did well and it cheers me to have been able to score two goals.

"On the game, I believe that we began well enough, with that first goal from Raul, but soon we lost patience after they equalised.

"I hope to continue this good form in the next games and the performance today against the Greeks I dedicate to our trainer because he has trusted me."

Real teammate Marcelo declared: "Robinho was spectacular, I was behind him and could see how he played. He showed his class and the great soccer player who he is.

"He needed a good game."