Zinedine Zidane has admitted that his tactical changes weren't as successful as he would've hoped them to be against Real Sociedad.
The Real Madrid boss switched to a back three at half time, with Cristian Portu's opening goal coming as a result of that change of formation.
"I changed it because I wasn't happy with our pressing," Zidane told the media at full time.
"It was those 10-15 minutes and we changed it again and we were better playing a 4-3-3.
"Our substitutes did well after coming on.
"If you've asked me and that's now three times, then yes, maybe," Zidane replied when asked whether his changes had harmed Real Madrid.
"We had to change things because, after an hour, the team was a bit tired. Sometimes we have to change things.
"In the end, you try to find things to change the dynamic."
The 1-1 draw was a disappointing result for Los Blancos heading into next Sunday's derby against Atletico Madrid. They are now five points behind their rivals in the table.
"We have to remain calm," Zidane insisted.
"We had a good game and we had three or four chances [to score].
"Patience, calm and rest. We were up against a team that creates chances against you.
"We have to carry on.
"It doesn't change the way we go into the derby. We have to go there to have a great game."
elvisyayo
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Just another day, another effort and more lessons learned!! We move 💪💯 We will never give up
GJGREGJO
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Zidane be like: I'm not Koeman to change formation and get the win. (Respect)
rmcfc9
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Zidane shouldn't have to take the blame. I didn't watch the full game but based on the highlights with chances after chance I would put the players at fault. If you take 20 shots you should have more than 3 shots on target and 1 goal. That's awful conversion (15%), not bad tactics.
Brightberry
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When you pass the ball to MENDY to cross!!!! MENDY be like 😂😂