Zinedine Zidane was pleased with the response of his Real Madrid team after 1-4 victory over Valencia at Mestalla stadium on Saturday night.
The Los Blancos returned to winning ways after Thursday’s Copa del Rey 1-2 defeat by Leganes by beating the home team thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcelo Vieira and Tooni Kroos.
But speaking after the clash, the French manager believes his side should comeback on the top of La Liga table standings.
“I go away very happy. We have to congratulate the players. We played an amazing game on pitch that’s never easy, but we had to do it.” Zidane said in a news conference.
“We did really well and we earned the victory, which was important. There are difficult moments and it shows the players have personality. In football, a lot of things are in the head. The players knows what they do, they don’t give up.
“We interpreted the game very well tactically. They’re a direct rival and we have a game in hand. If we win, we’ll be above them.
“In the second half, Keylor [Navas] save us for 15 or 20 minutes, but we deserved the win overall. It depends on your possession.
“We played a great game, which is the most important thing. We had to suffer in some moments but we didn’t lose personality and then the late goals came.
“The team has been playing well for a lot of games. It’s not secret that we’ve also played very badly, we know that. What we have to do is maintain consistency and we’re strengthened by matches like these.
“Valencia are a great opponent, it’s at their home, the fans support them and they give everything, so it’s not easy. When you come to a place like that and you think they’re not going to create a single chance, you’re very wrong.
Cristiano Ronaldo and friends celebrate 4-1 against Valencia. (Sumber:www.theindianexpress.com)
Former Madrid star Zidane also added about Benzema’s anger to being substituted in the second half of the match. “When you are replaced, anyone will be angry, but the most important is the result Karim very happy with that.” Zidane said.
When asked about his position, Ziadane declined to discuss it further but he just wants to focus and continue to bring some titles for Madrid.
“I have been questioned, every day, but I will not make a change. I will continue to work in accordance with the way I previously. We must congratulate everyone.” Zidane said.
