We can't rely on the past- Zidane

Real Madrid manager, Zidane, who succeeded Rafael Benitez in January 2016, is aiming for a La Liga and Champions League double in his first full season in charge at the Bernabeu.


The last time Real, level on points with league leaders Barcelona with one game in hand, were crowned champions of Spain and Europe in the same season was 1957-58.

Yet Zidane said his side must pass two huge tests if they are to book their place in the Champions League final in Cardiff on 3 June.

"Atletico always gives us a hard game," said the former France midfielder.

"The strength they have is that they never give up, no matter what happens. They fight, battle, they know their strengths and use them as best they can.

"In the past four or five years they have been a very good side that have improved every year.

"What happened in the past is in the past, we can't rely on that now. The extra motivation comes from it being a Champions League semi-final."