I wake up every day with a smile, and in that sense, I feel the same as I did when I arrived at Real Madrid in 2005.
— Sergio Ramos
I think of myself as a great player, but the fans have to decide whether that's true.
Every day, I wake up eager to learn new things, and I am grateful to Mourinho for that.
There is no bigger motivation than playing in a UEFA Champions League final.
I think Pique, apart from the odd personal remark, has never had a bad opinion about any of my teammates at Real Madrid, but obviously, when he attacks Real Madrid, our club, and our institution, it kind of tarnishes all of the rest of what he says.
As long as there are chances, we have to fight to the end. That's Madrid's philosophy.
We must take on each match as best we can and try to recover from each as quickly as possible.
I think about those who supported me and put up with me, including my wife, my children, my parents, and all Madridistas.
The margin for error in the Champions League is tiny.
There are sometimes easier games and others harder, but the Champions League always requires enormous concentration.
I would love to win the Ballon d'Or, but honestly, I'm not even thinking about it.
It is good to have competition.
We must thank our fans for their support.
We all know the demands at this club, but I'm ready for this responsibility to make sure every Madridista is happy.
When one loses, it's easy to focus on the refereeing decisions.
Disrespect is bad for the atmosphere around a team.
Defending for a team as offensive as Real Madrid isn't that easy.
What remains of the kid at Sevilla is the same dream of always wanting to win. I still have that today.
I think of myself as someone who gives everything, and I wake up every day wanting to keep growing.
We've had to handle defeat many times, and you can't drawn any conclusions.
I keep my opinions to myself. I've always said that everyone is free to think what you like.
I'm a very temperamental person, but when you are wearing the captain's armband for Real Madrid or the national team, it's best to express yourself in a different way. You have to maintain a sense of unity - a good atmosphere where everyone feels happy is one of the keys to success, and that's something you shouldn't lose.
I know the English fans will treat players as they deserve, and I'm not worried about that in the slightest.
It's up to the coach to decide who is in the best shape to play each match.
When the list is made of the all-time best players, Totti will certainly be in there. I really believe he will be remembered as one of the greats.
The team needs a leader to handle everything with rules and constant stability. Mourinho is the ideal man for that job, and we are delighted about it.
Barcelona are not invincible.
In the end, individual titles are achieved with the help of all your team-mates.
Since Carlo Ancelotti has arrived, he had emphasised hard work and intensity, and now that is what Real Madrid are associated with. He has playing experience, which makes him different to other coaches.
At the end of the day, the players and the coach have to talk - that's what consolidates the relationship.
Real Madrid go for everything right from the start of the season. They always fight for the three competitions.
Madrid always opens its doors to great players.
Pique has been a great centre-back.
The referees sometimes give for you, and others take it away.
I am not someone who holds grudges, and I want to remember the good things about our time with Mourinho.
Whenever we lose, it is a sad day.
Bad things can happen even to the best players.
You can never take Madrid for dead.
I always said that when Madrid win, it wasn't just because of Ronaldo, Kaka, or another, and when you lose, it is not fair to blame the failures on these people alone.
I don't care whether I play on the right or in the centre. All I want is for the coach to have faith in me.
I think Totti would've had no problem playing in another big club. He's a born hitman, and great players always find a way to fit into a team.
Mourinho is serious and demanding.
I need to keep quiet and do my talking on the pitch.
At Real Madrid, we have many good players that the team can learn from.
We need the right attitude and the right motivation - that can decide the match above everything else.
Sometimes you lose; that is football.
It is a mistake to mix politics and sport.
Being the captain is a great privilege and a responsibility to lead a great group with different cultures.
Flattery and criticism are always in our profession.
