Real Madrid general director Jorge Valdano reckons the confidence in the side is slowly increasing after their hard-fought 1-0 victory versus Auxerre in France.
Los Blancos looked to be struggling to break down the Ligue 1 side, as has been the case during a number of their performances this season, but summer signing Angel di Maria struck in the closing stages to send the nine-time champions to the top of Group G with a 100% record from their two matches played.