Real Madrid say captain Sergio Ramos has "never breached anti-doping control regulations", in relation to allegations made by Der Spiegel newspaper.

As part of their ongoing series of Football Leaks reports, the German outlet alleges that Ramos has submitted two separate drug tests containing banned substances, including "traces of dexamethasone, a cortisone preparation that has an anti-inflammatory effect in addition to relieving pain. It also increases cognition and concentration and can have a euphoric effect. And it is on the list kept by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) of substances that are prohibited in competition."