Brahim Diaz was the hero for Real Madrid as his two goals propelled them into the next round of the Copa del Rey, but that performance doesn't change his situation in the eyes of Zinedine Zidane.
The coach was asked about the player after the game, with the Spaniard having been linked with a move away from Real Madrid this transfer window.
"I'm happy with what he did, with his goals," Zidane said.
"We're all here to do well and nothing more.
"These matches don't change anything.
"Everyone knows their situation.
"If there are any chances then we'll see before January 31.
"I'm happy with everyone."
Analysing the match as a whole, Zidane pointed out how difficult a challenge it was to play against Unionistas de Salamanca.
"We knew what kind of game it would be, on a really small pitch," he said.
"But there was motivation as this is the Copa del Rey and we want to win it.
"It was a difficult night and we struggled as we moved the ball around the pitch, which didn't help.
"We're happy to be in the last 16."
Zidane also confirmed that Bale hurt his ankle during the match and that he'll be evaluated on Thursday.
Jutciknrtz
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Brahim is better than Vinicius currently but I don't understand why Zidane wants to loan him? He should loan Vinicius instead.
JohnHalamadrid
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Zidane is getting me real angry now..players he put over Brahim Bale: he doesn't even celebrates his goals cuz he hates Madrid Vinicius: shoot balls to corner flags Isco: wing isn't his position Rodrygo: afraid to come out of his comfort zone by not dribbling..he just passes backwards Zidane everyone in the squad deserves a chance
saptarshighosh
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Many fans are saying Brahim needs to play... I agree... But... We want mbappe... Right? And most probably he will gonna join real madrid... And there is also asensio who can play as LW and RW.. Mbappe Will also play as RW and hazard will play as LW... And Rodrigo will play as a RW (Zidane already told that) So sooner or later zidane have to sell brahim. So its better to leave him. Same goes for bale... He is 30 now and he gets a 11 starts but he scored 3 goals... We need new blood in real madrid... So without being an emotional fool we have to support zidane.. In future we will have... LW options - Hazard, vinicius, Asensio, Isco. RW options - mbappe, Rodrigo, And also asensio So tell me in near future Will brahim gonna get playing time?