Zidane advocates for consistency and improvement as Madrid wins at Leganes

The Madrid boss advocated for optimism about the change in fortune of his team after Marcos Ascensio stole it at Leganes. Zidane believes that the winner at Leganes could spark a revival for the club who were on a three game winless run prior to the encounter. Madrid with the absence of Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and KarimBenzema appeared toothless which encourage Nigerians to bet against Madrid at www.betway.com.ng before the host at the early stages of the encounter with the host forcing good saves from Kiko Casilla.

But Marco Ascensio first goal in 10 game proved the difference in the encounter as the attacker flicked a terrific finish from a first time Hernandez cross in the 89th minute to given Zidane’s men an advantage prior to the second leg at the Bernabeu.

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The backdrop of Real Madrid’s form with just 5 points from 5 games since December has the Los Blancos side 19 points behind leaders and arch rivals Barcelona have brought a lot of speculation on the possible departure of the French boss at the end of service with viable replacement on the books. Zidane has not been able to hide the uncertainty lurking at his future with club as the Frenchman is trying to be positive after a hard fought win at Leganes. “The result is good for us considering we got a clean sheet and an away goal”, Zidane told reporters. The Madrid boss praised his side for their effort in securing the result and returning to winning ways. He also advocated the team to up their game in the coming matches so as to be able to get Silverwares by the end of the season.

Madrid however did not win without casualties as some players were injured in the encounter. Zidane already have a Madrid team with a lot of players on the sidelines admitted his uncertainty on the fitness of Dani Ceballos who limped on the tie as well as Centre back Jesus Vallejo who was suspected have had a torn hamstring. With first team players such Gareth Bale, Karim Bnzemaand Sergio Ramos on the sideline, The Madrid boss will certainly have a tough time these weekend as Madrid host Deportivo La Coruna at the Bernebeu. The Madrid Boss will be hoping his Post match conference could spark a shift in the fortunes of Madrid and his Hitman CristianoRonaldo.

 

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