Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata says his impressive form is thanks to his new confidence.

The Spain captain is delighted with the way he's playing this season.

He said, "It's a question of confidence, I have played many games in a row. I am comfortable and I am happy, before I worried about things that I had no control over. I hope this is my year.

"I want to score a lot of goals both here and at Atlético, although if I don't score anything and we win something both here and at Atlético, go ahead.

"For a long time I have played to avoid criticism, to achieve six and go unnoticed. That's why sometimes it has cost me more.

"I don't have to justify myself and I try to do my best. I have won many things without scoring many goals and without being a selfish person."