Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal hit out at their critics after defeat to Villarreal.

Pablo Fornals netted late on to earn the visitors a 1-0 win.

"The result doesn't reward us for what we did in the 90 minutes," the right-back said after the game.

"In the second half we paid for our fatigue, but we had more chances.

"It's a very difficult situation, but the one that doesn't believe in this team can leave."

Rumours continue as to whether Zinedine Zidane is still the right man to lead the team, but Carvajal is in no doubt.

"The coach is more with us than ever, in the end he is the leader of this ship and we we all die with him," he concluded.