Former Real Madrid chief Pedja Mijatovic admits he's been impressed by Santiago Solari.

Solari is now winning plenty of plaudits thanks to Real's revival.

"[Solari] is proving to be a coach who can lead this team," he said to Radio MARCA.

"He has made some difficult decisions and he plays the line-up that he considers to be best.

"I thought [Gareth] Bale would play at the Camp Nou and I was surprised to see him choose Vinicius [Junior]."