Zinedine Zidane was pleased after Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Liverpool and did not hide his joy over the role that Vinicius played in the merengue victory with the two touchdowns.
“I’m happy, because (Vinicius) needed to score like Marco or Karim. He plays well, he helps the team and when he scores a goal, he gives him more energy,” said the French coach.
The duel began with a white monologue. First, with a goal by Vinicius and then another by Asensio after an error by Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, for Real Madrid to enter the break with a clear advantage.
According to Zidane, Varane’s coronavirus accident did not disrupt his initial plan.
“We didn’t change anything, we only changed Eder Militao for Varane, (formation) 4-3-3. We didn’t change anything we prepare,” Zidane insisted.
Coach Merengue also pointed out that his initial reading of the ball game behind the “net” fans was the right one.
“Their defenders are very offensive players and we did well in this regard, taking advantage of the quality we have with Toni Kroos and Vini and their speed,” he explained in connection with his approach.
In the second half, Liverpool took a step forward, which ended with Mohamed Salah’s goal that brought them closer, but from that moment, the Madrid team returned to control the duel to score the third, when Vinicius did not miss in inside the area after help from Luka Modric.
“In the second half, they shot once and scored the goal. It’s complicated, but I don’t have to say anything, “Zidane said of the English team’s reaction.” I came out under pressure, I arrived a little late, there is a rejection for them and that’s it. but I stay with my team, with what I did “.
Real Madrid will travel to Anfield next week to play their second match against Liverpool on Wednesday.