A 6–1 away victory over Galatasaray—this was a result nobody had expected.
Especially with Yang Yang absent, it had left everyone astonished.
Suarez scored a hat-trick, Hazard a brace, and both players delivered their best performances of the season. Isco, meanwhile, continued his dazzling form and scored yet another goal.
This match would surely make everyone realize that Real Madrid's squad was equally formidable this season.
The dressing room was boisterous after the match, and every player looked exhilarated.
After the players returned to the dressing room, Yang Yang had specifically come down from the stands to celebrate with his teammates.
He lavished praise on Suarez's hat-trick and also acknowledged Hazard's brace, but what he emphasized most was the team's overall resurgence and the players' performances.
"This match showed our resolve and gave us confidence." Facing his teammates, Yang Yang clenched his fist as he spoke.
"Everyone outside now thinks Barcelona are stronger than us. They think their attack has Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Sánchez, and Pedro, while their midfield has Xavi, Iniesta, and Busquets. They're packed with superstars."
"But I think we're no worse than Barcelona at all. We have Suarez, Hazard, Robben, and Di Maria. Our attack is in no way inferior to Barcelona's. And in midfield, we also have David Silva, Modrić, Isco, Xabi Alonso, Mascherano, and Xavi..."
"Even more than that, I think we're stronger and better than Barcelona. We also have an excellent defense."
Yang Yang was not making this claim without reason. Judging from the start of the season, although Real Madrid had conceded quite a few goals, Carvajal and Marcelo had both performed very well. Danilo and Azpilicueta were also powerful additions to the squad, while Ramos and Vermaelen had remained as reliable as ever in central defense, and Varane was improving rapidly.