Real Madrid have not had the best of starts to the season. Heading into the international break, they are sitting six points behind rivals Barcelona in LaLiga after a 2-1 defeat in the Madrid derby.

The result has raised fresh doubts over Jose Mourinho’s side, who have already lost twice this season.

However, Real Madrid legend Luis Figo remains confident that Los Blancos will be in the title race come the business end of the campaign.

Speaking to Radio MARCA (h/t Mundo Deportivo ), Figo insisted the club would not give up despite their deficit.

“Surely Madrid will fight until the very end. This is a competition that has to be regular until May.

Figo believes Real Madrid can recover. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

“There will be highs and lows during the season. When there are lows you have to have the maturity and also the quality to overcome them and move on,” he said.

Currently serving as an advisor to UEFA, but a man with strong ties with Real Madrid, Figo also addressed Mourinho’s criticism of the referees following the derby.