Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez has hinted at staying after victory over Espanyol.

Nacho comes off contract at the end of the season.

He said, "It was important to win today. We came from a few games where the results weren't what we wanted. This victory gives us confidence to face a very important and very difficult week. We're looking forward to the upcoming games."

"It was a great move, it's true that I'm not used to making those forays forward, but it came off well and I'm very happy. It was a good win.

"For us right now, every matchday is important. We're behind with a big deficit and it's vital that we get every point we can to reduce it. It was very important to win because we know that next weekend is a direct clash. I'm happy with the win and we'll do our utmost to try and win at the Camp Nou."

Nacho added, “It gives me goosebumps. Everybody knows this is my home. I'm so happy because I'm putting together a good run of games and I can feel it from a fitness perspective. I'm really happy right now, as I said, the decision on whether I stay won't depend on how much I play until the end of the season. Of course, if things keep going as they are right now, I won't be able to find the same feeling as I have playing for these colours anywhere else.

"I like to live in the moment and I focus on things like this that make me feel fantastic."