Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez insists he's happy to work with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Benitez denies claims of tension between the pair.

“Having worked with him these last few days I've realised how competitive he really is and that's what makes him the best player in the world. He has already proved that and he's proving it for me now. I'd love if every player was as eager to compete and win. I'm very pleased with him.

“I speak to him a lot, as I do with all the players. There's nothing strange about the training sessions and the same is true for the conversations. Being competitive is a strength not a weakness. I'm always trying to make the players in my squad stronger and by working with him you appreciate all the titles he has won and why he is the best in the world."