Real Madrid coach Juande Ramos has told fans to keep the faith for the second-half of this season.

Ramos said: "The team is experiencing a difficult situation, but I am optimistic and I like challenges. I am fortunate to be part of this great club. The facilities are the best. But above all, so are the players and that is what is most important. If we work as a group, we can achieve any objective, but we have to go day by day.

"I am confident that this team will grow. The attitude and the willingness is ideal for anyone. We are not in the midpoint of the season and we can achieve many things. We have six months of hard work, but this is a big club, with top-tier players and determination to do their maximum.

"We can achieve what we propose. And the future will tell. We have to live for now."