MADRID: Real Madrid star centreback Sergio Ramos has shown his support to teammate Mesut Ozil following the Germany international's substitution at half time in Sunday's 5-1 Primera Liga win at home over Deportivo La Coruna.

Attacking mdfielder Ozil (pic) has been struggling to find his best form in the opening weeks of the 2012-2013 campaign, and manager Jose Mourinho warned last week that there is a lot of competition in midfield and that every player has to show he deserves his spot.

Mourinho seemingly felt Ozil failed to do just that, though, as he replaced the former Werder Bremen man with Kaka after 45 minutes of play.

Ramos consequently opted to wear Ozil's No.10 under his own jersey, with the intention to reveal the midfielder's shirt if he had score against Deportivo, reported Marca.

The Spain international was himself dropped by Mourinho two weeks ago for the match versus Manchester City in the Champions League and is believed to have a difficult relationship with the Portuguese tactician, with his latest action interpreted by some as yet another act of rebellion toward the Real boss.

Real extended their lead from 3-1 to 5-1 after Ozil's substitution, but Ramos was unable to add his name to the scoresheet, and was thus forced to keep Ozil's shirt hidden under his own.

- mD