• March 28, 2024

Time to rewrite the history in Copa del Rey like Champions League

Real-Madrid-Zidane-Perez

Zinedine Zidane stated that Real Madrid does not have a good successive history as they have in Champions League, which is mentioning the 13 trophies.

He commented their match against Zaragoza in last sixteen of Copa del Rey.

“It’s a very difficult game. The opposition look in great shape in the Segunda División and are fighting for promotion.

We know the players they have and we have to go into the game with the utmost focus and intensity because we know tomorrow’s game is our most important right now. 

We have to give a good account of ourselves, because that’s how we’ll get our rewards on the pitch”.

“When I putt on a Real Madrid jersey, I want to do a top job in every game. This is a Copa del Rey clash, it’s our next job and we want to give it our best. 

We prepare to be in great shape and do a good job on the pitch when the games come around”.

When questioned about new copa format:

“They asked me the same thing the other day and as I said, I’m used to it because it’s always been over a single game in France.

I like the idea. It’s slicker, you know it’s a case of one game, and that’s it. We adapt to whatever we’re given. I don’t think there’s a lack of motivation for the Cup.

Three Copa del Rey titles in 30 years is one thing, but Real Madrid has an amazing history with all it’s achieved to date and motivation is high for us because there’s a trophy at stake.

We have to acknowledge that Madrid have 13 Champions Leagues, that’s an impressive figure. The Copa number is a bit weaker and we want to change that history. We’ll do our best”.

About the opponent Zaragoza:

“They’re a historic club who will surely make life hard for us. They want to be in the next round.

They’ve got an experienced coach, with more Primera División games under his belt than anyone else and I’m sure they’re ready to put in a great performance.

We won’t be surprised about the difficulties we’re set to experience in Zaragoza tomorrow, that will be the case until the end.

Kagawa is a key man for Zaragoza, he’s a lovely footballer and I wish him the best, but only after the game. I’m only interested in what we do”.

He hinted some January window transfers:

“Anything can happen at any club until the 31st. I’ve got my squad, I’ve got the best players, I want to perform with them and not concern myself with what’s happening outside. 

Every club is the same, if they need someone, they’ll do something, if not, they won’t”.