Ramos returned to action in the Champions League on Wednesday night, playing the full 90 minutes as Real secured a 0-0 draw against Paris-Saint Germain.

It was the Spain international’s first appearance since the derby league meeting, a game in which he gave away a penalty that enabled Atleti to grab a point.

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After that game Ramos appeared to question his manager’s conservative tactics, with Benitez responding with a withering assessment of his captain’s defensive performance.

However, Ramos says the two talked about the issue in private and, while they had opposing views on the matter, the discussion ultimately served to strengthen their working relationship.

“Everything is fixed with Rafa Benitez,” Ramos told reporters. “We talked the next day, after my last statements.



“I have one opinion and he has another, but in the end all that has made our relationship better.



“At the end of the day, the players and the coach have to talk — that’s what consolidates the relationship. It's all quite clear [with Benitez].”

Ramos’s return to action was aided by a pain-killing injection, and the defender admitted that it was something of a gamble in rushing back for the game in France.

“There is always a risk,” he added.



“Forgetting the pain is important in these types of games — I am the first person to make myself available for the team, especially with all the injuries [Madrid have].



“I suffered in the last 15 minutes; it was a little uncomfortable because it’s an injury which takes time to heal.”

Real’s next game sees them face Celta Vigo – currently level with Los Blancos and Barcelona at the top of La Liga - on Saturday.

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