Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has admitted his impressive hat-trick in the 4-0 away win against Espanyol in La Liga was just what he needed to boost his confidence. <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2011/oct/higuain.jpg" border="5" /> Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain shoots during Sunday's La Liga match against RCD Espanyol in Cornella. Pic/AFP The Spanish giants earned another win to move up to third in the league courtesy of the Argentine's treble and Jose Callejon's solitary goal. Higuain, who recently returned from a long spell on the sidelines through injury, started the game in place of Karim Benzema who is currently struggling with a groin problem, and was delighted with how the game went. "I played a full match and I'm happy about that as it will help me reach optimum form," the forward told Gol TV after the game. "I suffered a lot coming back (from injury). I recovered and I needed a game like that. I was looking forward to playing this well and scoring again," he continued. The victory is Madrid's third consecutive triumph in all competitions and Higuain urged his team-mates to continue their recent form. "This victory allows us to catch up with those in the lead. It was a difficult game that served me to grow more confident and to have more playing time. We have to continue working and playing as a team because it will lead us to win titles," he added. Real are next in actionu00a0 when they entertain Real Betis at the Bernabeu on October 15.

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Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has admitted his impressive hat-trick in the 4-0 away win against Espanyol in La Liga was just what he needed to boost his confidence.

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