José Luis Mendilibar He commented after having been defeated 3-1 against Real Madrid that despite a bad first half, in which those of Zidane They have been far superior to the gunsmiths, “the end has been better than expected, how we finished the game.” The issue is that “as the situation of the game was, you do not know” whether that situation has been possible “because of what you have done or because they have lowered their arms” because they have already won by three goals at halftime. Of course, the Zaldibar wanted to highlight the attitude of his players despite the defeat since “they were very good despite the 3-0 break”, although the Eibar coach is aware that the meringues “have won us without making great football and easy ”.
He also had time to assess what it has been like to play without an audience and at Alfredo Di Stefano. Balance He explained that “it has been rare but it is new for everyone, since people help you stay focused.” Similarly, “the preparation” for the match “has also been strange” because we have not had friendlies, we have not had tests, “he said. That is why he understands that they have to adapt to this whole situation “as quickly as possible.”
And it is that “we do not know how we are” as regards form. “This ability to physically foul talented teams will be less noticeable,” he analyzed. The others will have to make up for the lack of talent “by fighting and working.”
By last, José Luis Mendilibar He wanted to explain that the reason for having chosen the ’eleven’ that he has lined up was because in this final stretch “there is not going to be anyone who plays all 90 minutes and everyone has to be given opportunities”.