Raphael Varane has warned Barcelona that Real Madrid will be ready to take advantage of any slip-ups in the race for the Liga title.
Carlo Ancelotti's men beat Almeria 3-0 on Wednesday evening to narrow the gap with the Catalans to two points and Varane says his side are still hoping for a late twist.
"We'll continue giving it everything until the end of the season and will try to win all our remaining games in order to put pressure on Barcelona," Varane told the official Madrid website.
"We are going to battle until the end. We are focusing on our upcoming games, we'll see what happens afterwards."
Sergio Ramos and Pepe were Madrid's first choice centre-backs at the start of the season, but Varane has recovered to feature regularly since the turn of the year.
The France international has impressed after at last being given a run of games in the side and admits his confidence is sky-high as a result.
"I've been playing more regularly in 2015 because of injuries but also because of technical decisions. I always try to give it my all for the team and I'm really happy.
"I'm part of the coach's plans and if I'm able to help the team, then all the better. I try to repay the coach for the confidence he has shown in me.
"I'm in great form and hope to maintain this level until the end of the season."
