Once you have subscribed we will use the email you provided to send you the newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the newsletter email. The mood in the Real Madrid camp is far from great at the moment as the Spanish giants have seen their season spiral out of control in the past two weeks. They ended February by waving goodbye to silverware in the Copa del Rey after losing 3-0 at home to Barcelona in the semi-final, the aggregate score ending 4-1. The pair then met again three days later in the league but revenge wasn’t on the cards as their rivals won 1-0 to extend the gap between the two to eight points. And when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, it did. That’s because Ajax stunned the Bernabeu by inflicting a 4-1 thrashing in the Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday, despite Madrid holding a 2-1 first leg victory. Their recent poor form has sparked speculation surrounding some players’ future at the club whilst it seems Santiago Solari’s days at Madrid are likely to be numbered too. And the performances on the pitch are definitely looking to be taking its toll on the atmosphere off it. After their European exit on Tuesday, captain Sergio Ramos and president Florentino Perez clashed over the former’s deliberate red card in the first leg. Now it seems things have boiled over again during Madrid’s training session ahead of their visit to Valladolid tonight. And Ramos appears to be in the thick of it again. That’s because the skipper and team-mate Marcelo, who have both been linked with a move to Juventus, clashed during the session, according to Marca. The pair were on opposing sides during a training match with Marcelo’s team coming out on top and it appears the full-back’s celebration didn’t go down well with Ramos. However, their team-mates were on hand to stop the altercation from escalating. Madrid have bigger fish to fry and will be eager to brush that little incident under the carpet as soon as possible as they look to close the gap on Atletico Madrid tonight. News Now - Sport News<doc-sep>Heightened tension: Clash between Sergio Ramos and Marcelo in training LaLiga Santander - Real Madrid Comes after argument with Florentino Perez The current atmosphere at Real Madrid has been well documented and that has started to affect some of the players, with Sergio Ramos and Marcelo getting into an altercation at Valdebebas at the end of training on Saturday. Having been eliminated from three competitions in the space of a week, pressure and criticism has been forthcoming for much of the squad, including Santiago Solari, but it is not a good look to have two of the captains squabbling at a time of crisis. Madrid had partaken in a small-sided match and, according to eyewitnesses, Marcelo celebrated his side's victory in a way that did not sit well with Ramos, who was on the opposing side. The Brazilian stated that he always celebrates in this manner, but Ramos did not disguise his anger. Their teammates intervened to stop the conversation from escalating, even if it only lasted a few minutes. The two players realised that this emotional state likely came from the team's bad form and, given the long relationship that Ramos and Marcelo have enjoyed, added to the fact they are both captains and share the same agent, Sergio's brother Rene Ramos, it was best to ease tensions as quickly as possible. This training session was the last before Madrid face Real Valladolid on Sunday night, their first match after the Ajax debacle, and it came after chats from Ramos - whose meeting only included the players - and Solari in the dressing room. Some players "have not been playing up to the standards of the shirt," Solari reportedly stated. For Ramos, this last week has had everything: his suspension for the Ajax match; the fact that Amazon cameras were filming him in his private suite at the Santiago Bernabeu during the Champions League exit; his discussion with Florentino Perez in the dressing room; and now this scuffle with Marcelo. Although Ramos is suspended for the Valladolid game, he has travelled with the squad and will watch the match in person.<doc-sep>Sergio Ramos and Marcelo were involved in an altercation during Real Madrid training on Saturday. Loading… There's a toxic atmosphere brewing at Real Madrid following the club's string of horrendous results. It includes two El Clasico defeats and a 4-1 loss at home to Ajax in the Champions League. Real Madrid have been dumped out of three competitions in the space of a week with pressure mounting on the management. Advert 10 Not to mention the players and according to Marca, Ramos and Marcelo clashed during a training session. During yesterday's training session, Ramos and Marcelo were caught in a clash. Marcelo enthusiastically celebrated the win of his team in training which didn't sit well with Ramos who was on the opposing team. At the end, they calmed down and it was resolved. [marca] pic.twitter.com/TC48C3WBiv - SB (@Realmadridplace) March 10, 2019 Sergio Ramos and Marcelo clashed at the end of yesterday's training session, as Marcelo celebrated his side's victory in a small-sided match in a way that didn't sit well with Sergio Ramos and their teammates had to intervene to stop the conversation from escalating. [MARCA] pic.twitter.com/nxSQUR7dMe - RMOnly (@ReaIMadridOnly) March 10, 2019 Marcelo caused the stir after saying: "Now, you're gonna suck me off! ", Sergio Ramos then intervened and reproached him for the comment, one that was interpreted as a lack of respect for the squad and also the coach. [AS] - RMOnly (@ReaIMadridOnly) March 10, 2019 Advert 10 Real Madrid took part in a small-sided training match with Ramos and Marcelo on opposite teams. Marcelo's side won the game and his celebration did not sit well with the Spaniard, who was angered with the left-back's actions. Their teammates had to intervene to stop the conversation from escalating. At the end, they calmed down and it was resolved. Advert 10 Image: PA Image: PA Meanwhile, it's claimed that Marcelo has agreed to join Juventus in the summer. The 30-year-old has been frozen out of the first-team with Santiago Solari opting for youngster Sergio Reguilon on the left side of his back-line. Advert 10 And having long been linked with the Serie A giants, Italian outlet La Stampa say he's set to sign a four-year contract at Juventus and will earn €12 million euros (£10 million) a season.<doc-sep>Sergio Ramos has addressed several issues at Real Madrid after posting an extensive statement on his official social media accounts. Loading… However, Ramos has decided to clear the air on some of the problems he has faced in recent months. Advert 10 "As footballers, we like to do our talking on the pitch but this season is not turning out that way," he said. "Recent events have been disastrous and I'm not hiding. We are not hiding. We the players are primarily responsible and I, as captain, more than anyone. "That's why I thought that the most honest way to answer the questions that are circulating around us would be to tackle them directly." When it came to his argument with the Los Blancos president, Ramos has said issues in the dressing room remain there and are solved there. Advert 10 Credit: PA "Dressing room issues are discussed and resolved in the dressing room," he explained. "There's no problem whatsoever and everybody has the same interest: Real Madrid." Speaking of Marcelo, the Madrid star said that he considers his teammate as a "brother." "We have exchanges in every training session. It's part of working with pressure," he said. Advert 10 "But it's just an anecdote like so many others that happen from day to day. [Marcelo] is like a brother to me." Posted below are the rest of the Q&As in Ramos' statement. "Was the yellow card in Amsterdam an error? "Absolutely it was an error and I take the blame 200 per cent. Advert 10 "Why did you record the documentary? "There are certain commitments made and it never remotely went through my head that the game could have turned out as it did. The recording itself was scaled down as the game went on. Credit: PA "Did you address your teammates and criticise them? Advert 10 "We always talk and motivate each other in the dressing room and always in a constructive way. "Why did you travel to [Real] Valladolid? "Because I wanted to be close and support my teammates. "What's happening with the coach? "It's a decision that's not ours to make and in which we never interfere. We have enormous respect for the position and we always support the Real Madrid coach." Credit: PA Ramos, who has recently been linked with a move to Juventus, finished his post by reflecting on the difficulties that the club have faced this season, but he admitted that the reigning Champions League holders can rebuild going forward. "These reflections are, without doubt, the result of a deeply disappointing season but if success didn't stop us, we're not going to let defeat stop us. It's our obligation to carry on, to work and to evolve," he explained. "And to remember that some of us are lucky enough to play for Real Madrid, some of us are lucky enough to form part of its history, but Real Madrid was, is and will always be Real Madrid. "No one name makes the legend of Real Madrid, but we have all written that legend together. "Together we have to work for the future and restore our hope. Madridista Commitment." Who should Madrid sign in the summer?<doc-sep>
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos published a series of tweets explaining what has happened around the team the last few weeks, after the disappointing defeats to Ajax and Barcelona which all but ended Madrid’s season. As footballers we like to do our talking on the pitch but this season is not turning out that way. Recent events have been disastrous and I’m not hiding. We are not hiding. We the players are primarily responsible and I, as captain, more than anyone. pic.twitter.com/QtooxgoJLY — Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) March 11, 2019 It’s a bit shocking to see a player explaining his thoughts on Social Media instead of speaking to Real Madrid TV in a regular interview. Was the yellow card in Amsterdam an error? Absolutely it was an error and I take the blame 200%. — Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) March 11, 2019 Ramos missed the return leg against Ajax after getting booked in the opening match. The defender admittedly forced a yellow card so that he could play in the Quarterfinals, something which ended up costing the team, who missed his presence all through the return match. Ramos knows it was a mistake and he’s not hiding. Did you argue with the President in the dressing room? Dressing room issues are discussed and resolved in the dressing room. There's no problem whatsoever and everybody has the same interest: @realmadrid. — Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) March 11, 2019 Ramos and his family were recording a documentary during the return leg, when he was sitting in a VIP box watching the game. It’s clear that he did not predict the game to go the way it did. Then, Ramos addresses some reports which suggested that he had an argument with president Florentino Perez. Did you have a confrontation with Marcelo? We have exchanges in every training session. It's part of working with pressure. But it’s just an anecdote like so many others that happen from day to day. @MarceloM12 is like a brother to me. — Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) March 11, 2019 Once again, Ramos is addressing rumors published on the Spanish media during the past week. It seems that both reports were accurate although Ramos is not making a big deal out of them. These reflections are, without doubt, the result of a deeply disappointing season but if success didn’t stop us, we're not going to let defeat stop us. It's our obligation to carry on, to work and to evolve. — Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) March 11, 2019 Ramos is showing his commitment towards the club and his leadership skills will be needed from now on. Furthermore, he shows no interest whatsoever in who will be coaching the team if Solari leaves. Together we have to work for the future and restore our hope. Madridista Commitment. #HalaMadrid — Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) March 11, 2019 In the end, Ramos’ statement was a needed one given the lack of communication from the players and the board after such a discouraging week. He’s clearly the leader and main cornerstone of this team.