Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos admits they let standards fall away in the second-half of their 3-1 defeat of Eibar.

Ramos has admitted Real Madrid need to keep improving to avoid more second halves like their one against Eibar on Sunday.

Los Blancos weren't as effective going forward in the final stages of their 3-1 win at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano and let Eibar back into the game.

"We did well and we worked hard to be in good shape," Ramos said.

"The team is returning to action and to playing in the best way possible.

"It's normal that we didn't have a complete match.

"It's normal not having the same intensity as the first half and we gave a few more gifts in the second."

The centre-back was taken off in the 61st minute and was seen with an icepack on his thigh while sitting in the stands.

"It's a simple annoyance," he said on the matter.

"It was caused by overloading and it was a bit of prevention."