Real Madrid coach Juande Ramos is delighted with the influence of Lassana Diarra in their amazing winning run.
He said of the former Portsmouth midfielder: "Lass has been a highly profitable signing because the kid has adapted to the team's game, the city and the club environment very quickly.
"I like playing with two midfield pivots because I want a defensive one and balance him with Fernando Gago to form an excellent pair."