Zinedine Zidane defended Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez after both players left the Santiago Bernabeu before the end of Real Madrid’s La Liga draw with Real Betis.
The French head coach insisted Bale, who was not part of the matchday squad for the 0-0 draw, had not shown a lack of commitment with his decision to leave the ground - something he has done before this season.
Zidane has previously insisted Bale has permission to do so, while his exit did not conflict with club policy, which forbids players from leaving the stadium before the 80th minute if in attendance
"I don't think it's a lack of respect at all," Zidane said.
"Both players were here before the game to cheer on their team-mates, that's the most important thing."