Real Madrid goalkeeper Diego Lopez says he understands the pubic debate over his position in the team.
Lopez is preferred in goal for La Liga games ahead of club captain Iker Casillas.
"I'm not hurt and I have not felt attacked; I respect the work of the press and I don't think that I have been unfairly treated. I have got used to the fact that people are expectant every time I play. This is Real Madrid and a difficult position to play in," said Lopez.
"My relationship with Iker is a good one. I respect and admire Iker, I always have. Iker has never been disrespectful to me and neither have I to him; we have a friendly, polite relationship. We have the affection of the Real fans. I haven't got a bad word to say about Iker."
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