Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurela has made a bold statement calling Los Merengue the best team in Europe at the moment.

The statement comes in the middle of the Los Merengue revival under Jose Mourinho this season, beginning a series of eight victories.

They’re only three points behind Barcelona in second place in La League and they’re the only team apart. The SPG that has won all four champion League matches in the league phase so far.

In my opinion, we’re actually the best team in Europe, Cucurela said.

The Spanish leftist defender has become a key player for Mourinho since his transfer from Chelsea to summer. /Telegraphy/