Real Madrid midfielder Guti has dismissed talk of crisis after a disappointing first-half of the season.

The Spain international said: "No, I think we're in a phase of poor performances due to the accumulation of injuries we have had in these months, but it is clear that we have to fight to the end to win the league. As always.

"Nothing you read in the newspapers is true. Indeed, if I'm honest, I have to admit that this is the most normal squad I've been involved with."