Real Madrid Boss Zinedine Zidane Insists There Is Still Work to Do After 5-0 Thumping of Granada

Published on: 07 January 2017

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has insisted that his side still have a lot to work on despite their comfortable 5-0dispatching of Granada at the Bernabeu on Saturday.


An early brace from Isco was followed up by goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and a second half strike from Casemiro.

Los Blancos are now six points ahead of Barcelona at the top of the table, and also went on to match the all-time record ofunbeaten consecutive games - shared with the Catalans - of 39 matches, however according toESPN,Zidane has suggested that the focus now moves on to their second leg in the Copa del Rey against Sevilla.


"It is a feeling of satisfaction for me, of course," Zidane said.


"We are very happy to be able to equal this record. But the most important is what we are doing, and must keep doing, to play well, technically to do well, lots of pressing.

Le Real Madrid de Zinedine Zidane bat Grenade et égale le record de 39 matches sans défaite https://t.co/NgAIjoxtJ8 pic.twitter.com/mbO291arge

"Then it is easier when you score early in the game, spaces open up. But we have another game in three days, we must go to Sevilla, and I know we will suffer again."


Talking about the strength of his squad and the depth he has on offer, Zidane suggested it is his job to make everyone feel special and part of the team: "For me they are all important players and must all play," he said. "There will be players who will play more, it is always like that.


"But when you have a group of 24 players, I want to let them know we will win by all being together.


"When you train all week, you must also have the chance to play. And having so many games, I can do it. Now I can change, and rotate, and ensure that all the players feel important."


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