Esteban Granero has denied reports that he skipped out early on Real Madrid's victory over Tenerife last week.
It was reported that Granero, upset over being hooked at halftime, left the stadium well before the final whistle and was later reprimanded by general manager Jorge Valdano for his behaviour.
But he insisted last night: "I never left before the game had run it's course. I saw the second half from the locker room and after the game I greeted my friends and then I left.
"With my teammates there was no problem, I think that everything has been exaggerated."