Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has said the team’s philosophy has become clearer in recent months as the players are used to Carlo Ancelotti and is methods.
Los Blancos continued their blistering form in 2014 by thrashing Schalke 6-1 in the first leg of their last-16 clash in Germany. It was Madrid’s second win in Germany in all time in 26 visits to the country.
After the game, Ramos shared a picture of him and various teammates on social media, reflecting the positive mood in the camp. And talking to journalists, he said everyone in the club was pulling in the same direction.
He said: “We are cherishing a historic win here in Germany; we’re going home with a great result. We can see the Real Madrid philosophy clearer and clearer.”
The World Cup winner then switched his attention to this weekend’s derby against Atletico de Madrid. Always one for a physical challenge, Ramos played down any stories of problems between him and Atletico striker Diego Costa.
The Spanish press have said in recent weeks that the pair do not get on well, something that could be problematic should Brazil-born Costa be picked for the Spain squad as they look to defend their World Cup crown this summer.
“I have never said that I have anything against Diego Costa: this summer, God willing, we’ll be defending the same colours,” he stated.
