Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was pleased after their 7-1 thrashing of Deportivo La Coruna.

Depor took the lead at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu however the hosts quickly regained their composure and were dragged to a heavy victory by the goalscoring exploits of Gareth Bale.

"The players needed a game like this," Zidane said.

"I don't know if the team has changed too much, the result though is very heavy, that's the difference.

"We played well against Villarreal and we did today, even at 1-0 down, I'm happy today."

With senior members of the attacking unit back fit, the French coach was able to switch to a 4-3-3 formation although he believes the attitude his team showed was more important.

"As always, we can play in many different ways, today it has been like that and it worked for us," he intimated.

"We have changed system many times this year, but the most important thing is our attitude.

"I don't know how long it's been since we scored so many goals at the Bernabeu, I'm happy for everyone."