Isco scored a brace in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Espanyol.

"It is just the confidence that Isco has now," Zinedine Zidane said. "He knows he is an important player with Real Madrid. He plays as you play in the street, and I like that. He does not get worried if things don't come off.

"Hopefully he stays on this path, lately he is really enjoying himself on the pitch, with his teammates. I am happy that we see an Isco getting better all the time."

Gareth Bale sat out the match following his calf injury.