Real Madrid finally got themselves back on winning ways this midweek after successfully trashing Swiss side, FC Basel on their opening fixture of UEFA Champions League campaign at Santiago Bernebau.

That victory brought back all the smiles and joy in Madrid after dark cloud emerging in recent weeks due to Los Blancos’ disappointing consecutive league defeats from Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid.

However, the 5-1 home win over Basel in Champions League have somewhat redeemed that poor league results as Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti revealed that there’s nothing but joy felt after that victory.

The Italian tactician was very pleased with what his saw from his players, especially in the first 45 minutes where Los Blancos already grabbed a convincing 4-1 lead over their opponent.