Ramos: We want fans to feel proud of a self-critical Spain FIFA World Cup 2018 Captain asks for unity

Ahead of Sunday's decisive clash against World Cup host Russia in the last-16, Sergio Ramos has sent out a message of unity.

The Spanish squad's captain, whose misunderstanding with Andres Iniesta lead to Morocco's first goal in the final group stage match, took to social media in an effort to rally support for the national team.

"We want you to feel proud of this team", the defender posted.

"The same pride we feel when we sport this jersey, proud of representing Spain and of being Spanish.

"Critical, self-critical, nonconformist, fighters, hard-workers... but always united".

Spain face the hosts on Sunday at 16:00 CET in Moscow. It is the first time Russia have reached the knockout stage since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1990.