The caretaker boss was pleased with Los Blancos' character in their 4-0 win over minnows Melilla in the Copa
Santiago Solari claimed Real Madrid's players have been hurt by Julen Lopetegui's sacking, but showed their commitment in the 4-0 Copa del Rey win over Melilla.
Lopetegui was sacked by Madrid on Monday, with a 5-1 Clasico defeat to Barcelona drawing the curtain on a disastrous four-month tenure.
Real Madrid Castilla boss Solari took over as caretaker, and goals from Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio, Alvaro Odriozola and Cristo Gonzalez ensured his tenure got off to a comfortable start.