Real Zaragoza vs Real Madrid: Copa del Rey

Real Zaragoza vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid confirmed their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night after beating Real Zaragoza 4-0 at the Estadio La Romareda, yet afterwards Zinedine Zidane was keen to single out Lucas Vazquez for some praise.

The winger is often on the receiving end of criticism from a section of Los Blancos' supporters, but he is clearly a player the Frenchman trusts.

"The important thing is what I think of him," Zidane said of Lucas in his post-match press conference.

"He has all of my love. I believe in him because he's a lovely boy who gives his all on the pitch.

"Then people can give their opinion and we have to accept it.

"He is a player who has come through the academy and people want to see their players giving everything on the pitch and Lucas gives it.

"I'm happy for his goal, for Vinicius [Junior]'s goal, for Karim [Benzema]'s goal..."

Luka Jovic started up top and, despite failing to find the back of the net once again, Zidane has confidence in him.

"I'd like him to score, but he'll get there if he keeps working," Zidane stated.

"He's young, he's just arrived and the good thing is that he's in a team where there are a lot of big players and he has to adapt.

"This delicate moment will be good for him; when he finally scores, everything changes."

Zinedine Zidane

One of Real Madrid's notable performers was Vinicius Junior, who impressed Zidane in a defensive sense.

"It's clear that it's a job he has to do, like everyone else," he noted.

"And we're all doing better than before.

"Keeping a clean sheet is very good and it's important to attack later."

Toni Kroos has been in exceptional form this season and he continued that at Zaragoza.

"I'm happy for him. Toni is an example and he's very good, but we have to highlight the work of the whole team," Zidane affirmed.

"In the end, it's important for a coach to see a complete game from everyone.

"We can change players and, in the end, everyone does well."

By marca.

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