Carlo Ancelotti: 'Real Madrid can win the league'

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that it is "obvious" his team can win the league following their 9-1 victory over Granada this afternoon.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals as Los Blancos silenced their recent critics with a demolition job at the Bernabeu that saw them move to within one point of leaders Barcelona in the La Liga table.

"The team are fresh and they showed it. We started with pace and we scored a lot of goals," he said aftter he game," Football Espana quotes Ancelotti as saying. "We're happy, but it's just one game. Now we must focus on playing the same as we did [against Granada] on Wednesday.

"It's obvious that this team can win the League, and fans like the ones we had [on Sunday] will help us. The players showed a good attitude and appreciated the fans.

"You always have to play for 90 minutes. The players did well and respected the opposing team."

Real Madrid will return to action with a visit to local rivals Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday evening.