Real Madrid are in a "tolerable crisis", says Valdano

Real Madrid sports chief Jorge Valdano has admitted the club is experiencing "a tolerable crisis".

"We are experiencing the first tolerable crisis of the year. But it's a blip as we have only lost a game and drawn some others," said Valdano.

"The big names create the illusion that we are unbeatable, but it actually adds a little more pressure on the players' shoulders as they approach each game."

"The problem of Real Madrid is that the team is based on attack."

"Roberto Carlos is one of the best forwards in the world and that is paid in terms of the team."