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"I think we are the most complete team in the world both in terms of results and in terms of play," Mijatovic told sports daily Marca on Friday.

"I follow all the leagues and there isn't a team in the world that is better than us. You only have to look at the statistics to see that we are the best."

Real lead La Liga by seven points and have qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League but they have been knocked out of the King's Cup.

Meanwhile, winger Arjen Robben, centre-back Christoph Metzelder and striker Roberto Soldado have begun training with the rest of the team after recovering from recent injuries.

Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder has been unable to train because of neck pain, while defenders Pepe, Gabriel Heinze and striker Javier Saviola remain on the injured list ahead of Sunday's game at home to third-placed Villarreal.

Barcelona forward Ronaldinho is in the final stages of recovery from a knee injury that has kept him out of action since the start of the year, but will miss out on his side's league match at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

The Catalan club said that the Brazilian was expected to be given the all-clear to return to action at the start of next week.

Espanyol's leading striker Raul Tamudo has undergone an operation to implant a titanium plate into the arm he broke in training earlier this week.

Doctors said that the 30-year-old, who has scored 10 goals this season, should be back in action in two months.

Valencia midfielder David Albelda has failed to reach an agreement to end his contract after a mediation meeting with the club

The Spanish international was told in December by new coach Ronald Koeman that he would not play for the team again this season.

Deportivo La Coruna's reserve team keeper Fabricio will retain his place for the league match at home to Valladolid even though Gustavo Munua and Dudu Aouate have been allowed to resume training with the first team after their dressing room bust-up.

"I'm happy with him and it is logical that he should continue," coach Miguel Angel Lotina told Radio Marca.

"What happened was very serious and will take some time to settle down."

Deportivo, who have lost their last three games, are 19th in the 20-team Primera Liga.

Reuters