David Bettoni, Zidane's assistant, was in charge of analyzing with the media Madrid's triumph in Mendizorroza because the white coach did not travel to Vitoria for having tested positive for coronavirus. Zizou's right-hand man was satisfied with the good performance of the Madridistas, who raised morale after the cup hit against Alcoyano.
Match: “Very happy with the efforts of the boys, we played a good game, very focused and we got it right in the most important moment of the game.”
Triumph after the worst week: “In Madrid when we lose a game there is criticism and pressure for the next game. We are used to it, we have experience. We know that every time we fall we will get up ”.
Hazard: “Eden little by little is going to give his great version, he played a good game, he scored a goal, he gave an assist. He has talent and we need him ”.
Do you lack confidence to face? “It is true that Eden is very creative, spontaneous. You need confidence to do one on one, it is true that he has had injuries. You have to be patient, I know that in football there is no such thing as patience but we are going to trust him ”.
Modric: “He is a very good player, he associates very well. We don't look at Modric's age, we see that he takes care of himself, that he trains well and performs very well on match days ”.
How has your experience been: “With the coach we had contact at the end for some change, I wanted to know his feelings. HY the rest of the day, nothing special. He trusts the team, also in me and things have been as natural as possible ”.
Cut the distance with the Atleti: “We think game by game, we don't look at other teams. If Atleti is leading, it is because it has more continuity and it deserves it. We will fight every game to cut points. There is a lot left and we have to focus on ourselves and not on others ”.
Later, Bettoni spoke at a press conference.
How did you see the game ?: “It was a deserved victory. We played very well from the beginning, having control of the ball. We were very serious defensively, because we knew that Alavés was a good team in transition. Good team play. I wanted to know the opinion of the coach in the changes because he is the boss and the most important person on the team ”.
Hazard. Did you think of leaving him a little more to gain confidence ?: “We wanted to put Vini in, who gave us a little more verticality in the game. Nothing else”.
Has it finished intact? How much is left to see a splendorous Hazard ?: “Nothing, Eden is fine. It was a change to bring freshness and verticality. He has had a difficult season and a half. You have to be patient, we have confidence in him. Today has seen a little of the best version of Hazard and each game will see more ”.
What has Zidane told you after the victory ?: “I was very happy with the attitude and the team's play. He told me to congratulate the players as he would have done. Nothing special. We know that each game is a different story. We are happy with the team's victory. Now, to rest for two days and prepare for the game ”.