Sergio Ramos insists he earns ONE EURO more than Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale
Veteran defender pockets more than any of his team-mates following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Juventus
REAL MADRID captain Sergio Ramos insists he is the club's highest paid player by earning one euro more than Gareth Bale.
The veteran Spanish defender pockets more than any of his team-mates following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Juventus in the summer.
Ramos, 32, has been at the Bernabeu since 2005 racking up over 580 appearances during that spell.
And with TEN major honours under his belt, Ramos believes he has earned the authority to become the club's main man.
So after his former Portuguese superstar team-mate left for the Old Lady, Ramos decided it was his time to rule the roost in the dressing room.
Spanish publication El Mundo report that Ramos takes responsibility for everything that happens in the Real Madrid dressing room and the mood within the camp.
And he's had plenty to ponder with Real Madrid struggling to muster any sort of form this season.
He will need to rally the troops with his side facing Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League tonight.
They know a win will leave them in a commanding position to progress from Group G despite their dismal league form.
Real Madrid are already seven points adrift of Barcelona in sixth and remain in the hunt for a permanent manager following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui.