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UCL: Zidane defends Real Madrid’s comeback

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8 years ago

September 15, 2016

UCL: Zidane defends Real Madrid's comeback

Zinedine Zidane has rejected criticisms that his Real Madrid side are relying on more than their fair share of luck and late goals to succeed on the biggest stage.

Zidane was speaking after his side left it late to come from behind against Sporting CP in their first Champions League group match of the season at the Bernabeu, recording a narrow 2-1 victory.

The holders required Cristiano Ronaldo’s 89th-minute free-kick and Alvaro Morata’s stoppage-time header to spare their blushes.

“We had to dig in, but we got three points,” he told the club’s official website. “ We’re Real Madrid and we know that every game will be tough and that our opponents will make it hard for us.

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“We didn’t ever thrown the towel in and that’s important. The effort put in was tremendous.

“When you win a game in this manner it means a lot to the squad. That’s what I take away with me and I go home with a smile on my face and feeling very relaxed.”

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