In the Spanish championship, Madrid's "Real" defeated "Levante" 2-0, but the team leader Cristiano Ronaldo, who is under the critics' scrutiny, failed to score his usual goal.
The team's defender Sergio Ramos stood up to defend his teammate, stating that it is not easy to maintain the highest level of play throughout the season.
"It's hard to be C. Ronaldo. For years, he has shown the best results and knows himself better than anyone else. The Portuguese has a very fighting character, and we don't worry if Gareth Bale scores instead of Ronaldo, as happened today. We have to respect Cristiano's constant contribution to the whole team," said the Spaniard.
Ramos urged the fans not to panic - according to the player, there is still a chance to win "La Liga" and the Champions League tournaments.
"We need to be more united than ever and withstand the pressure in every match. We accept the challenge and I don't think we are going through a bad period," he said.
