Key Success Madrid because Zidane Can Set Ronaldo
LEAPYGUIDE.COM - Sky-high praise addressed to Zinedine Zidane for Real Madrid's success. The ability to set Cristiano Ronaldo is seen as the key to success.
The view was expressed compatriot and teammate Zidane as a player in the French national team, Robert Pires.
Zidane has just led Madrid to defend the Champions League title, which was obtained after Juventus 4-1 in the final, last weekend. The win recorded Madrid as the first team to win the 'Big Ears' two consecutive seasons since AC Milan nearly three decades ago.
Success Zidane more complete after Madrid also won La Liga. The two titles are the first achievements for Madrid in 59 years.
Cristiano Ronaldo's brilliant performance can not be separated from Madrid's success. The Portuguese bomber scored 42 goals in all competitions, including 25 goals in the league and 12 goals in the Champions League.
By the end of the season, Zidane decided to rest Ronaldo in a number of Madrid matches. A proven strategy.
"Zidane was born to be the best coach in the world and today he is the man," Pires told Le Parisien, who was quoted by Marca.
"One of the keys to Real Madrid's success is his management of Cristiano Ronaldo," said the former French football star.
"He respects all his players, which makes things a lot easier when you have to explain to Cristiano that he will play less, for him to be in the best form for such important matches is perfect.