Real Madrid-Getafe “We have not won half the League”

Zinedine Zidane spoke in the flash interview of Movistar LaLiga still on the grass of the Alfredo Di Stéfano, after the suffered victory of the white team against Getafe de Bordalás (1-0).

Triumph suffered: “Yes, it was known before the game that we were going to suffer a lot. In the first half they came very up to press and it cost us the game. With patience a goal could come. We had to be calm, when they defend well. We have to congratulate to the players because it was not easy physically or mentally. “

The most difficult match of the campaign: “Yes, it's the last one because we scored a goal in the 79th minute. That's why we love this league a lot.”

Something more than three points: “No, it is only three points but very important, because we had to win and we did it. Now there are five finals left and the most important thing is to rest and think about the next game.”

Today he has won half a league: “I do not agree, because in the end I know what this is like. Until the league is over you cannot say that you are going to win. Proud of the team for the effort and solidarity.”

The league can only be lost by Madrid: “No, neither. Because in the end this is soccer. Every three days there are games to play. Today we suffer a lot and the other day, the same. Without suffering you cannot achieve things.”

Happy with defensive rigor: “Defensively: yes, very happy with the team. Strength on the field, it is difficult for us to score goals lately but when it comes to defending and in balance we are fine.”

Then Zidane spoke at a telematic press conference

Zinedine Zidane, coach of Real Madrid, highlighted the personality of his players to win a tough game against Getafe, affirmed that it is not final in the fight for the League, and acknowledged that “Without suffering you cannot achieve great things in football.”

“We have to be very happy today because we have done a phenomenal team effort in a difficult match, against an opponent who has put us in difficulties, but in the end with patience and team spirit we achieved a very important victory for us“he assured at the telematic press conference from the Alfredo di Stéfano stadium.

“The key is the players, they are the ones on the field and they know that there are difficult moments. Without suffering you cannot achieve great things in football”, added.

Zidane praised the calm of Sergio Ramos to launch a penalty with decisive overtones and the will of Dani Carvajal to launch the race that ended with a penalty that made the match uneven. “Our captain is our leader on and off the field. He is an unrepeatable player, unique, we know what he transmits to others. I'm happy for his goal, he has a lot of confidence in the penalty shoot-out and I also keep Carvajal's effort in 1980. With patience and a bit of freshness in the end we achieved a very important result, “he analyzed.

Zidane's changes were key, with the entrance of three players like Rodrygo, Fede Valverde and Marco Asensio who changed the rhythm of the match. “They have been key,” Zizou acknowledged. “They have changed the dynamics of the team because we needed a plus. I give value to the entire squad because everyone can contribute their things as the players who entered did. It was necessary to occupy the bands well and the goal comes from a rise of Carva “.

The Madrid coach lamented “freshness up”, which he recognized lacked, and he kept the defensive work to leave a new goal to zero. “The most important thing is the conviction of the players when it comes to defending and thinking as a team. Everyone is involved when we lose the ball and it's time to defend. It is our strength. “

Zidane does not see the League sentenced. “We haven't won anything yet, we're just doing things right and it's not easy playing a game every three days. For us there is much left and we must continue with what we are doing. There are five finals left to play and if we continue with this solidity it is good, “he sentenced. – EFE