Iker Casillas has described the constant attention surrounding his status as Real Madrid's No 1 as 'morbid' after keeping a clean sheet against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday. The Spain international has been subjected to heavy criticism throughout the season after making several high profile errors. The Champions League winners beat Rayo 2-0 away from home but have slipped four points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona since suffering defeat at the Nou Camp last month. Iker Casillas kept a clean sheet against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night during Real Madrid's 2-0 win . The Spain goalkeeper rushes off his line to deny Manucho as he beared down on goal . The Bernabeu crowd have been particularly unforgiving towards Casillas this season and the 33-year-old has regularly been booed by his own supporters. Casillas was asked after the match on Wednesday whether he should be kept out of the firing line when Real return to action at the Bernabeu against Eibar this weekend. 'The coach makes decisions on behalf of the team,' he told Canal+ in response. 'We accept all Carlo Ancelotti's decisions. The important thing is to win and to hope Barca don't. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 300th goal of his Real Madrid career against Rayo . James Rodriguez celebrates after doubling the lead for Carlo Ancelotti's side . 'Dropping me is not about protection, we've talked a lot about this. It is a debate that is more morbid outside the club than within. What people have to do is encourage players to win every game.' 'I'm happy with my performance,' Casillas continued. 'The important thing is that we kept a clean sheet, that's better from us.'
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has been criticised this season.
Casillas put in solid performance during 2-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.
But still fielded questions after the game about his position as No 1.
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