Zidane: “The field did not help to do what we wanted”

MADRID, Jan. 22 (SportsFinding) –

The Real Madrid coach, Zinédine Zidane, was satisfied after getting the ticket for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey (1-3), but said that the Salamanca Unionist camp “did not help make” the game that they wanted.

“I think we are happy because in the end we go round and come for that. It is a very positive game because the field did not help to do what we wanted. We behaved very well before a Second B team that makes a more direct game. I think we control this very well, “the Frenchman analyzed at a press conference.

“When you control the virtues of the opponent you have more chances of winning and we also control very well the second plays and their centers. They have not had occasions and the good thing for us is that players who did not play long ago have offered a good level. Above all the intensity, “said Zidane.

Asked about the motivation, coach Merengue replied that despite being a game “complicated in a small field”, the motivation “is always there.” “It's the Copa del Rey or we want to go ahead and keep winning. At least we have to always try. We have given everything in the field without thinking that it was a lesser rival.”

“The motivation appears as soon as you start playing. You know you have to win and we have done so,” said Zidane, who was also questioned about Bale's new injury. “He has sprained his ankle a little, it's not much, but we're going to see the tests tomorrow,” he said.

Finally, in relation to the transfer market, Zidane preferred to be cautious and not give clues if Real Madrid will make any incorporation. “Until January 31, everything can change, but I am happy with all the players. All the players know their situation,” he concluded.