There is "no problem" between Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, coach Zinedine Zidane insisted on the eve of Saturday's derby against Atletico Madrid.
Build-up to the game has focused on a reported difference of opinion between Ramos and Ronaldo over whether the Madrid squad remains as strong as last season following the summer exits of backups including Alvaro Morata, James Rodriguez and Pepe.
Ronaldo recently suggested that the Madrid squad was weaker while adjusting to the changes in the team, but a week later Ramos disagreed while also saying Ronaldo's moodiness over a lack of league goals was "not the best."
But Zidane on Friday said that two experienced long-term teammates could hold separate viewpoints without it being an issue in the dressing room.
"These two players are part of the history of this club," he said. "They respect each other a lot and are both intelligent people. They are together a long time, won a lot together, maybe sometimes if they disagree over something it is not important.
"Things are sorted inside, and there has been no problem between Cristiano and Sergio. It is good that players give their opinions, it shows they are alive."
Build-up to the game has focused on a reported difference of opinion between Ramos and Ronaldo over whether the Madrid squad remains as strong as last season following the summer exits of backups including Alvaro Morata, James Rodriguez and Pepe.
Ronaldo recently suggested that the Madrid squad was weaker while adjusting to the changes in the team, but a week later Ramos disagreed while also saying Ronaldo's moodiness over a lack of league goals was "not the best."
But Zidane on Friday said that two experienced long-term teammates could hold separate viewpoints without it being an issue in the dressing room.
"These two players are part of the history of this club," he said. "They respect each other a lot and are both intelligent people. They are together a long time, won a lot together, maybe sometimes if they disagree over something it is not important.
"Things are sorted inside, and there has been no problem between Cristiano and Sergio. It is good that players give their opinions, it shows they are alive."
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