Cristiano Ronaldo has warned Real Madrid's La Liga rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid that Los Blancos will grow stronger as the season progresses.

Carlo Ancelotti's men moved top of Spain's top flight with a 2-0 win over Granada on Saturday evening, with the Portuguese and Karim Benzema on target for the Spanish giants.

"We are playing well and we feel confident. We have to improve in some areas, but it was a great match," Ronaldo was quoted as saying on the club's official website.

"The team looks good and we are getting better all the time. Towards the end of the season I am convinced that things will keep getting better."

Barcelona can regain top spot in the division with a victory over Malaga this evening.