<!--Article Start--> <h3 style="text-align: justify">Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez has insisted that he fought to keep defender Sergio Ramos, while refuting reports alleging he has had a bust-up with the Spanish international.</h3> <h3 style="text-align: justify"></h3> <p style="text-align: justify">Sergio Ramos and Rafael Benitez were involved in a rather public mud-slinging following the draw against Atletico Madrid.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Benitez criticized Ramos over his challenge that led to a penalty for Atletico Madrid, with Ramos hitting back by questioning Benitez's substitutions at half-time.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify">Benitez refutes claims of Ramos bust-up</h3> . <p style="text-align: justify">The manager has said that there is no issues between him and the Real Madrid captain, contrary to the rumors doing the round.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"I fought more than anyone for Ramos to stay. There are absolutely no problems between us,a he told Onda Cero radio's 'Al Primer Toque', as was quoted by<a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/722/la-liga/2015/10/15/16332592/benitez-i-fought-more-than-anyone-for-ramos-to-stay-at-real"> Goal.com</a></p> <p style="text-align: justify">a He's our captain, an outstanding footballer and he has to keep showing that.a </p> <h3 style="text-align: justify">Benitez says all good in Real Madrid dressing room</h3> <p style="text-align: justify">The news of the bust-up with Ramos is not the only one doing the rounds, with Benzema also reportedly not happy.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">The French forward said that he was a fed upa with Benitez's policy of subbing him, but the Spaniard insists that the morale at Real is high.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"I'm surprised by the number of stories they make up,a he added.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a We have a great dressing room and there is a very good, relaxed and healthy atmosphere amongst the players</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a We've got Benzema back at his best, although he still receives lots of criticism. We're rationing his playing time</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"I don't have a problem with any player in the squad. I had a good, long chat with Cristiano Ronaldo yesterday.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a Coaches have to control a group of professionals but not what their agents say. Ronaldo and Bale don't have any problems.a </p> <h3 style="text-align: justify">Last chance for Rafa</h3> <p style="text-align: justify">Benitez is not really known for his people management skills, with his former captain Steven Gerrard stating that Benitez was someone who hardly praised his players.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Rafa's time at Inter as well as at Chelsea and Napoli is littered with players who did not have the best of words for the former Liverpool FC manager.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Benitez's reputation as a manager will take a significant hit if he fails his in his role during his stint at Real Madrid, too.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">He must ensure that his player management techniques, or lack thereof, do not hinder him in his job.</p> <!--Article End-->