“To fall in the Copa del Rey is a failure.” — Sergio Ramos

I wake up every day with a smile, and in that sense, I feel the same as I did when I arrived at Real Madrid in 2005.

Throughout my career, I have faced the best forward players in the world - many of them who are considered among the greatest ever. For me, there is never a fear. A respect, yes, but never a fear.

To become a great player, you've got to show real dedication and commitment to football, and you've got to be very humble and hard-working. And, above all, you've got to fight to make your dreams come true.