More Copa Del Rey LIVE action this Thursday as Spanish heavyweights Barcelona host Mallorca in this 1st-leg semi-final.

Juande Ramos has expressed his frustration at critics accusing Real Madrid of being defensive.

Real have embarked on a six-game winning streak, but the defensive set-up of the team, with two holding midfielders, has led to Real legend Alfredo di Stefano stating that he is not entertained.

But Ramos told AS.”I do not agree with the criticism of Real Madrid. It is a label I do not agree with. Are Barca a defensive team because they have lost the least games? No.

“It is clear that we are not shining like Barcelona, but we are picking up results at the moment. My starting point in a game is not defensive though.”

More Copa Del Rey LIVE action this Thursday as Spanish heavyweights Barcelona host Mallorca in this 1st-leg semi-final.

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