Cristiano Ronaldo interview after Copa del Rey Final

“It is a great joy to have won and more so that I scored the goal to win the Copa [del Rey],” enthused Ronaldo to reporters after the match. “We had gone many years without winning the Cup and we are very happy.

“This is an important trophy and we are enjoying it.”

Ronaldo further praised his compatriot Jose Mourinho, who has won his first major competition as coach of Madrid in his maiden season in Spain.

“Mourinho has made a very positive impact,” said the 26-year-old. “He has helped us a lot and injected us with positive energy, which shows [on the pitch].

"Barcelona played a very good game, but this is the way it goes. The one who scores, wins."