The Turkish star said: "It was a great victory, congratulations to everyone. Thank you very much to the fans. We delivered a good performance and earned the three points."

He added: "I feel my importance greatly. Thanks to Xabi for trusting me. He asks me to control the rhythm of the game and to be creative."

Regarding his preferred position: "I can play in multiple positions, either as a number 10 playmaker to score and create goals, or as an advanced midfielder number 8."

On his partnership with Kylian Mbappé: "It's wonderful, he's a great guy."

Regarding being chosen as the best player of the match: "I was surprised, yes. I don't play for that, I play to win. I didn't know I was the best player of the match." He concluded: "The Clasico? Against Barcelona, we will try to win."