Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos warned those writing off the European champions will be "put in their place" despite an alarming slump in form that has left them eight points off Barcelona at the top of La Liga after just 10 games.

A 3-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League on Wednesday followed hot on the heels of a shock 2-1 reverse at promoted Girona as for only the second time in his short managerial career, Zinedine Zidane's side have lost back-to-back matches.

"Real Madrid always come back and put everyone in their place. Those that write us off will be put in their place," said a bullish Ramos.

Madrid should be eased back into winning ways when Las Palmas visit the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday with their coach Pako Ayestaran's job already under threat after four straight league defeats since he took charge in late September.

However, Real's poor early season form has raised questions over their pre-season recruitment.

As other Champions League contenders spent hundreds of millions, Madrid made a 75 million euro ($90 million) profit as Alvaro Morata, James Rodriguez, Pepe and Danilo were allowed to leave.