Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella has boldly declared that the Spanish giants are currently the best team in European football, expressing confidence in the club’s impressive run of results under manager José Mourinho.

The Spain international made the comments during an interview with Spanish radio station COPE, where he was asked to assess Real Madrid’s current form and compare the team with other European heavyweights, including Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

“In my opinion, we are the best team in Europe right now,” Cucurella said.

He attributed his confidence to the team’s recent performances, highlighting their improved organisation, consistency and ability to secure important victories.

When specifically asked whether Real Madrid were better than PSG, Cucurella acknowledged the French champions’ quality but maintained that he currently rated his own side higher.

“Paris have a very good team, but honestly, I don’t watch their matches much. I didn’t even watch their game against Barcelona. I don’t watch a lot of football,” he explained.

He further praised PSG’s squad and long-term project but insisted that Real Madrid were currently performing at a higher level.

Real Madrid’s impressive run under Mourinho

Cucurella’s comments come amid an impressive spell for Real Madrid, who have reportedly recorded eight consecutive victories across all competitions.

The team’s resurgence has strengthened their position among the leading contenders for both the La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League.

Their recent domestic performances include victories over Villarreal and Sevilla, alongside an important 2-1 El Clásico triumph against Barcelona on October 25.

Real Madrid have also maintained an impressive record in the Champions League, winning their opening four league-phase matches against Inter Milan, AS Roma, RB Leipzig and AEK Athens.

The results have boosted confidence within the squad as Mourinho continues to build a competitive team following his return to the Spanish capital.

Cucurella names the Real Madrid player who impressed him most

Beyond discussing the team’s overall performances, Cucurella also identified Turkish midfielder Arda Güler as the player who has particularly impressed him.

Although he acknowledged the contributions of established stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Thibaut Courtois, the defender singled out Güler for his technical ability and influence on the team’s attacking play.

According to Cucurella, Güler brings greater connection to Real Madrid’s passing game and helps the team perform better whenever he is on the pitch.

He also defended Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior amid criticism of the winger’s recent performances, describing his current struggles as a temporary dip following several years of exceptional football.

Cucurella believes Vinícius remains an important player for Real Madrid and expressed confidence that the Brazilian can rediscover his best form.

With Real Madrid enjoying a strong run of results, Cucurella’s assessment adds another layer of confidence to the club’s ambitions this season. However, the team will still need to maintain its consistency against Europe’s strongest sides to turn that confidence into major silverware.