We have to tighten our asses for El Clasico - Zidane

By Daily Sports on December 3, 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane believes a tough Clasico awaits on Saturday, claiming Barcelona's lack of weaknesses means his side must 'tighten their asses'.

The Santiago Bernabeu side hold a six-point lead over their rivals in La Liga and could deal the Catalans' title hopes a severe blow with a win at Camp Nou.

Nevertheless, Zidane is not getting carried away and has dismissed suggestions Madrid are favourites following their unbeaten run of 32 matches.

"There is no favourite for me, it is 50-50," the Frenchman told a press conference. "We have to tighten our asses like we did last time.

"We have studied Barcelona and they have no weak points, they are a very strong team.

"We expect a dificult game against a great opponent, but we have prepared for it and are ready. We are only thinking about putting in a good performance. We are not thinking about winning or losing. If we play well, the result will come.

"I think we can definitely get a good result if we replicate the intensity from the derby against Atletico. I do not expect Barcelona to play like they did [when they drew] against Real Sociedad, though. They are champions and champions always play well in big games.

"Barcelona are behind us in the table, so you might think they need the points more than we do, but that is not the way it is. We have to show we are the best.

"We know what [Lionel] Messi can do, he is one of the best players in the world. We will watch him closely. But we have to keep an eye on all of them. They are all good players.

"It will be different than the last Clasico. We went to Camp Nou in a difficult position. Things are different now." (goal.com)

•Photo shows Zanedine Zidane

Source Daily Sports

Posted December 3, 2016


 

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