final games remaining in LaLiga as the European
champions try to pip bitter rivals Barcelona to the
title.
Colombian attacking midfielder James scored
twice as Madrid put Deportivo La Coruna to the
sword in a 6-2 demolition on Wednesday.
Playing in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and
Gareth Bale, James - who scored in the 3-2
Clasico defeat last week- netted in each half to
help Madrid stay level with titleholders Barca.
Barca and Madrid are locked on 78 points atop the
table, though the latter have a match in hand in
their pursuit of a first LaLiga trophy since 2012.
"I feel happy and really satisfied," James said. "We
played very well, with high intensity and desire.
What we did out there was positive.
"We have five cup final games in LaLiga, which we
have to go into with hunger, and we also have to
think about the Champions League.
"Regardless of who plays, the team always play
well. When we have such opportunities, we have to
do well as we did."
James has found regular game time hard to come
by under head coach Zinedine Zidane.
The 25-year-old's situation has reportedly alerted
Premier League duo Manchester United and
Chelsea.
James' frustrations, however, have not impacted
his performances after he, Lucas Vazquez, Isco and
Alvaro Morata helped Madrid to victory midweek.
"Maybe it's because we play a little and when we
have those small opportunities we can do good
things," he said.
"The two teams [first XI and fringe players] always
play well."
Madrid are back at the Santiago Bernabeu on
Saturday, hosting Valencia.
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