Sergio Ramos: 'Defeat will make us stronger'

Sergio Ramos has insisted that Real Madrid will bounce back from Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Valencia.

Los Blancos entered the match off the back of a 22-game winning run in all competitions, but saw that streak come to an end at the Mestalla.

Ramos, however, is confident that his side will take the positives from the loss and continue to grow as a team.

"Not to take anything away from Valencia, I'm hurt by the loss of the three points and the end of the streak, but the season is long. Now we must go for the league," he told Canal +.

"[Valencia] played their system and managed to do well. They filled up the middle of the park and took all the points.

"Not at all [has losing the streak made Madrid weaker], I think if anything [the streak] has characterised this group's humility and work ethic. Moreover, it's made us stronger. We'll surely continue to grow as a team."

The defeat was Real Madrid's third in the league this season.