Ramos calls on Bernabeu for support

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has made an impassioned plea to fans to support the side until the end against Real Sociedad on Sunday.

The LaLiga leaders have endured a difficult start to 2017, losing their 40-game unbeaten record and crashing out of the Copa del Rey too, ending their treble ambitions.

Fan frustration has boiled over recently, with the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu voicing their frustrations with boos and whistles last weekend against Malaga and Ramos has pleaded for patience.

"Above all, we want the fans to support us in order to help make us a better team and I'm convinced that together we can win LaLiga," said Ramos.

"It is going to be a tough game against a very difficult opponent who have played very good football this season and are deservedly near the top of the table."

The former Sevilla man also believes that his side can take great heart for the rest of the season from their hard work last year.

"It was all very positive for us and we were winter champions," he added. "Of course, you get no titles or awards for that but it shows that things are going very well.

"We must continue like this for the rest of the season."

Ramos' sentiments about relying on the crowd for support on Sunday were also backed up by his teammate Lucas Vazquez.

"Playing in front of our own fans always gives us an extra gear because every time they applaud and encourage us it drives us on even more," said Vazquez.

"With all of us together, pushing in the same direction, then I'm convinced that we can achieve great things."