Zidane shares his thoughts on Valverde's problems at Barcelona - Real Madrid coach awaits Catalans in Super Cup final

Zidane shares his thoughts

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has spoken about his team's preparations for the Spanish Super Cup final against Atletico Madrid, who knocked out Barcelona earlier in the day.

"Nothing has changed, I am happy to play in another final. Real Madrid live for these games and here we are. I'm not going to tell you how we're going to play. Not only the plan is important, but also what we do when we have the ball. We have good players on the team and that is important.

Zinedine Zidane

We accepted the changes in the format of the tournament and we were lucky to play here. This is another title and we want to win it. I accept other people's opinions and wishes, but I'm happy with what I'm doing in this team.

What Valverde is going through happens to all coaches. It's not going to change. I thought Barcelona were ready to win the other semifinal, but Atletico put up a good fight. Anything can happen in the final minutes," Marca quoted Zidane as saying.

The battle for the Spanish Super Cup between Atletico and Real Madrid will take place on January 12, starting at 20:00 Kyiv time.

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