Real Madrid fullback Alvaro Arbeloa has defended teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.

Both players have been targeted by the boo-boys this season.

On Ronaldo, Arbeloa stated: "They've been very unfair with him. Nobody can doubt his professionalism. He has every right to think they've been unfair to him. You cannot be as good as Cristiano unless you are very demanding with yourself, or the first player in training, or you look after yourself at home...".

He went on to offer similar words of support for Bale: "They have it out for him. He's done a great job since he arrived at the club and I don't understand this witch hunt against him."