The Frenchman says he's "seen players that can't cope" with the demands of playing at Santiago Bernabeu, where winning is embedded in the club culture
Raphael Varane has offered an insight into the pressure placed on the shoulders of Real Madrid players, insisting "the level of standards is greater than at any other club".
Madrid are one of the most successful clubs of all time and the highest-earning football organisation in the world.
The Blancos have sat atop UEFA's team rankings for the last six years, having won four Champions League trophies during that period, taking their tally to 13 overall - six more than any other side in the competition's history.