Martin Odegaard insisted he was happy to be playing for Real Madrid again but said he was not entirely satisfied after their draw against former club Real Sociedad.
The Spanish champions opened their new LaLiga campaign with a frustrating goalless draw in San Sebastian on Sunday evening.
Norwegian international Odegaard spent last season on loan at Sociedad but lined up against his former team-mates in midfield to make his third appearance for Real.
But asked how satisfied he felt following his first LaLiga appearance for Real since 2015, Odegaard told Spanish channel Movistar+: 'I feel good but we're missing the win.
'It doesn't leave me very happy, although it's good to play for Real Madrid again.
'It was a game against friends and good people.'
Odegaard was included in the starting XI ahead of Brazil star Casemiro and lined up alongside veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
And the Norwegian revealed he was asked to play a different role to the Brazilian and added it was initially 'difficult' to play alongside his more experienced midfield team-mates.
'[Zidane asked me to] help the team, make chances and goals, be between the lines and attack,' Odegaard added.
'I understand them [Kroos and Modric] well but it's always difficult at the start. They are players at an incredible level and that makes it easier for me.'
BinAdamu
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Zidane should try this lineup against Real Betis, they wouldn't disappoint you believe me, you will be satisfied with their performances and goals, Benzema is too heavy now, always use him as a substitute for Luca Jovic(22) or Borja Mayoral, they are very young and talented.
Aleonhkss
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love seeing him back in our colours!!!
mermabel
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if you watched yesterday match you will know modric and kroos are very world-class players compare to the likes of odegaard and Valverde
Sethuramalingam
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Nah...Benzema is not a Lewandowski type of a player. Benzema is much more effective when he has a proper finisher beside him... His playmaking is excellent and also excellent first touch... But lacking finisher... what you said is true in some way but you said it rudely... Example - Liverpool has two excellent finisher beside Firminho those are mane and salah.. And you can't expect Firminho to score 30 to 40 goals... Same goes for benzema though he scored 31 and 27 goals last two seasons.
Yes buddy u are right.. Real Madrid missing Ronaldo terribly.. We won LaLiga using defence and good goal keeping.. but we need a free goal scoring striker.. mission mbappe..✌🏻💪🏻
lobcdlruz
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Sethuramalingam
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yeah bro first game there were not quiet fresh but they will do it I believe them
Hala Madrid😍
lobcdlruz
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Sethuramalingam
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benz is done
No doubt he is a gr8 player but when it comes to finishing you need some1 near him He will give u gr8 opportunities for scoring.. But he misses lots of chances in finishing.. Scores one in five opportunities 🤔
Somak7
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Good game.. Odegaard did well.. Benz play making was excellent as always but prob with benzema is his lack of ability to finish.. nothing can be done abt that.. Vinicius good game but he also is very poor in finishing.. Kroos was gr8 and fluidic.. rodrygo tried well but have to improve Modric did well Mandy was good with defence Ramos varane was also good Carvajal need to improve in touches and crossing Courtois excellent save to save us Overall good fair performance
yeah bro first game there were not quiet fresh but they will do it I believe them
VivekSingh4352
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You have my respect bro.... You are 100% right.
thx dude
saptarshighosh
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have some shame dude he Ramos and your gk carried your team last season to win la liga. He is your cf for last ten years everyone left but he stayed pls show some respect to your legend
You have my respect bro.... You are 100% right.
saptarshighosh
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Good game.. Odegaard did well.. Benz play making was excellent as always but prob with benzema is his lack of ability to finish.. nothing can be done abt that.. Vinicius good game but he also is very poor in finishing.. Kroos was gr8 and fluidic.. rodrygo tried well but have to improve Modric did well Mandy was good with defence Ramos varane was also good Carvajal need to improve in touches and crossing Courtois excellent save to save us Overall good fair performance
Yah man... Real madrid missing casemiro in midfield.. Nobody is there to stop sociedad players at midfield... Real madrid need a strong backup for casemiro as soon as possible...
saptarshighosh
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benz is done
Nah...Benzema is not a Lewandowski type of a player. Benzema is much more effective when he has a proper finisher beside him... His playmaking is excellent and also excellent first touch... But lacking finisher... what you said is true in some way but you said it rudely... Example - Liverpool has two excellent finisher beside Firminho those are mane and salah.. And you can't expect Firminho to score 30 to 40 goals... Same goes for benzema though he scored 31 and 27 goals last two seasons.
YoungMakito10
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Good game.. Odegaard did well.. Benz play making was excellent as always but prob with benzema is his lack of ability to finish.. nothing can be done abt that.. Vinicius good game but he also is very poor in finishing.. Kroos was gr8 and fluidic.. rodrygo tried well but have to improve Modric did well Mandy was good with defence Ramos varane was also good Carvajal need to improve in touches and crossing Courtois excellent save to save us Overall good fair performance
benz is done
halamadridRONYBOY
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hala madrid
Sethuramalingam
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Good game.. Odegaard did well.. Benz play making was excellent as always but prob with benzema is his lack of ability to finish.. nothing can be done abt that.. Vinicius good game but he also is very poor in finishing.. Kroos was gr8 and fluidic.. rodrygo tried well but have to improve Modric did well Mandy was good with defence Ramos varane was also good Carvajal need to improve in touches and crossing Courtois excellent save to save us Overall good fair performance
nenadelnpu
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madrid change the system please
elmoney
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o hope you guys will perform better than the first game of the remaining games. Hala Madrid
michsark
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Barcelona is going to take back the la Liga title when Madrid keep on working like this.
poablmny
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yeah he did carried but he is Now past his prime loosing alot of chances🤐🤐🤐
You judge his 10 year record based on missed chances from 1 game? That’s poor judgement
tazemnorsz
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have some shame dude he Ramos and your gk carried your team last season to win la liga. He is your cf for last ten years everyone left but he stayed pls show some respect to your legend
yeah he did carried but he is Now past his prime loosing alot of chances🤐🤐🤐
VAR-IS-SHIT
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Bigbenz is a total waste😏😏
didn't expect that from a madrid fan 🤨🤨🤨
Fodarst
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Weak performance from Real Madrid, I can’t mention enough... or it is a game???
ronnie_luv
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he did well, gave some nice through balls. But while in Real with Kroos and Modric its really hard to have the ball at your feet for longer time, and he should learn from the two, and increase his creativity!
VivekSingh4352
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Bigbenz is a total waste😏😏
have some shame dude he Ramos and your gk carried your team last season to win la liga. He is your cf for last ten years everyone left but he stayed pls show some respect to your legend
tazemnorsz
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Bigbenz is a total waste😏😏
❤Ràshnîc❤
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Well played Ødegaard, can't wait to see you play again
ronaldo❤forever
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this boy is joy to watch