Following his first goal at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Dani Ceballos insisted that he and Zinedine Zidane have drawn a line under last season.
During his first season at Real Madrid, the midfielder's chances were limited under Zidane, not featuring a great deal in a disappointing debut campaign.
However, he was given an opportunity to impress on Sunday and took it by scoring the second goal in a 3-2 win for Los Blancos.
"I haven't spoken with Zidane about the past, we have a clean slate now and my goal is to succeed here," he said.
"I'm happy to get my first goal at the Bernabeu. I told my family yesterday it was time that I scored and I'm very happy for the three points which were vital.
"We knew it wasn't going to be an easy game and the team knew that we would have to stay calm until the end."
The former Real Betis man was also eager to pay tribute to the massive part that Karim Benzema is playing in the club's season.
"Karim is going through his best season at the club and has put the team on his back," he added.
"The third goal was a work of art in bringing the team three points."
Nutackpu
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zidane is a superman
BillClifelly
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The team needs good reinforcements in the defense and attack before we jump into the mids. Valverde and Ceballos and Llorente have been great for us, so that looks good. Regui has been great but with Marcelo declining rapidly, we'll have to get someone.
missyou
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Ceballos is amazing for his age I totally agree with this decision
corruption
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Agreed, Ceballos has earned his keep. As for reinforcements, Rodrygo is a winger. Militao should be done in the summer. As for a striker, Jovic and Werner have been names that have been tossed around. And of course, there's Hazard....
Mutable
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Ceballos has been soooo amazing! So much energy and he makes our game more vertical. He only needs to chill a bit more. Not everyone can be lucky with cards like Casemiro.
weights
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Ceballos is 23 and is becoming a really good player. I am very happy about this if it's true Yup, good for both parties
twilight
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I am not disagreeing with you. I think Real Madrid board are doing a terrible job and praying on manager + youth for rebuilding. Not my place to control people voting. If you want Karma post a meme :P
fishing
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Tbf, we could easily have a few more goals with the chances we’ve created. We look shaky asf defensively though.
Christening
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Ceballos and Isco. My God, so much skill in our midfield.
Olivekiss
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Obviously saw that as a joke Yeah so? See the lineup we have? Should still be smashing Huesca like 4-0 with that lineup not sweating out a (hopefully) 2-1 win... Oof Well atleast u said hopefully Tbf, we could easily have a few more goals with the chances we’ve created. We look shaky asf defensively though. Still better than the last team in La Liga's line-up though Idk if it’s better than Rayo’s lineup
Kohmarz
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Zidan is genius he knows and able to find the hidden talent, how Isco was under previous coach and how he is performing now I wish we had such a talented coach too. ☹️
sayantanpatra
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Because the magician has arrived to raise the Spanish giants again...... 😉😉
RichardSondashi
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ZIZOU is showing his high levels of maturity towards ceballos by allowing him to play in the starting 11. All things new now...
losdilmnu
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What's in the past is the past, football keeps moving forward and you must be ready to show the manager you deserve to play. Sloppy match in the first half but the 2nd half Zidane showed his magic again, and the team performed it to perfection
SanusiAbass
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No need for talk man , just continue scoring and assist anytime you select for play