Real Madrid vs Al-Jazira: Managers press conference before the Club World Cup
By Alex McVey
Real Madrid get ready to face off against Al-Jazira in the Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Here’s what the two managers had to say about the match.
Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid
On Red Cards transferring over to La Liga:
"It’s one thing that can happen and the players will keep that in mind… It is a bit tough that a red in this Club World Cup can affect the league, but I am positive and I know that nothing will happen and that [all the players] will be available against Barcelona."
On why Real Madrid can’t underestimate their opponents:
"We know there are no easy games… This is a semifinal against an opponent everyone is saying will be easy to overcome, but if we thought that we would be making a mistake. We saw that last year against Kashima… When playing against Real Madrid, everybody tries to play their best game and anything could happen."
On the injury status of Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane:
"We will see if they play… They have trained well Monday and today. I am happy to have everyone available. That is the most important for a coach."
On the importance of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid:
"I have the best in the world and he is showing it in this shirt… I am delighted to have him, for me he is the best."