Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil admits he's been taken aback by the aggression of the Spanish press.

Ozil confesses he finds some of the criticism too personal.

He told Marca: "It is what it is. But I do not think it is just me, but with the rest of the team. I'm used to other media, because the media in Germany do not do personal attacks.

"In Spain, there's sometimes insults. And I do not like this. You have to step into the shoes of people. Luckily I do not let myself be affected by what is said. I love what I do and always look forward.

"And I have no problem with journalists, eh? Here I sit with you no problem."