Zidane: Ronaldo and Ramos have not fallen out
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists there has been no fall out between Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos after the former criticised his current teammates.
Ronaldo told journalists that 'Los Blancos' are lacking the experience of players who left during the summer, while captain Ramos said "I do not miss anyone".
Ahead of the Madrid derby against Atletico, Zidane was quizzed on the controversial topic. He said: "Things are resolved on the inside.
"I've got two players who have made history at this club. Both of them know what we're playing for and they respect each other. One of them saying one thing, and the other, another, that's for you to discuss.
"Sergio is very smart and he can say whatever he likes. The same goes for Cristiano. They're bright guys, they've been together a long time and have won a lot.
"Every now and then, for one to think one thing, and the other to say something else, it's not a problem.
"If you think there's issues between them, you're mistaken. It's part of life, and football, and if they're voicing their opinions that just shows they're alive."
Real sit third in La Liga, only above Atletico on goal difference and eight points behind leaders Barcelona.
"We're trailing Barcelona, I'm aware of that," said Zidane. "But there's time to catch and overtake them. We can do things better and that's what we'll try to do.
"We're going to improve, that's what we're working towards and the players are ready and fully focussed. Everything will work out fine."