"We are like fighting bulls"

Ramos, alongside Marcelo, was one of the players chosen to speak to the journalists with little over 24 hours to go before the Champions League final against Liverpool kicks off. The defender, who doesn't mince his words, praised his side and revealed that they are coming into the match full of confidence and fitness. 

"Above all else, the most important is that Zidane has a full squad and every option available to him. We are all like fighting bulls and without injuries. We are training well with extra motivation," Ramos explained. 

The Real Madrid captain is not dwelling on past successes however, but rather focus on what will happen in Kiev: "We like to reset every year, for me it is the first Champions League. We're not going to stop and look at the past or what we have already achieved.

"A situation like this is easy, it's extra motivation. We have ambition and pride. Chances such as these are enough motivation, it's a privilege."

To get to Kiev, Real Madrid have already seen off PSG, Juventus and Bayern Munich. At times it was difficult for Zidane's side, but Ramos had a reminder for everyone: "We have knocked out the biggest team in each league. We're here to play against a great team."

In this sense, Ramos was quick to point out that there is more to Liverpool than their formidable front three - Salah, Mane and Firmino. 

"It's not just these three players," he said. "They know what it is to suffer and they never give up, they have a great manager. The better the rival, the sweeter the victory."

The centre back was also spoke about the criticism his side has come in for over the course of the season, insisting that it has no effect on the dressing room. 

Finally, he touched on the debate surrounding the Ballon d'Or, and whether Mo Salah can be compared to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. 

"To compare players with Cris and Messi is to be in a different orbit. There are players on form and those who are not. It depends on the people themselves, there are players who come and players who go. Salah is a great player, but if anyone wants to make this comparison, that's down to them," he finished.