Sergio Ramos urges Real Madrid focus for Copa del Rey final

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has told his teammates to forget about any off-the-pitch speculation when they face Atletico Madrid in Friday's Copa del Rey final.

Recent reports have suggested that some players, including Iker Casillas and Pepe, have fallen out with manager Jose Mourinho ahead of the match at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Mourinho has also been heavily linked with a return to Chelsea at the end of the season.

"We should not be concerned at all by what people say, it's vital that the well being of the group should come before any of us," Ramos is quoted as saying by Sky Sports News. "We have a trophy to play for."

Madrid, who have won the Copa del Rey 18 times, last lifted the trophy in 2011.