Zidane appeared in the press room at the Santiago Bernabéu to discuss his team's 3-0 win over Alavés which saw Real Madrid cement their position at the top of LaLiga: “We were up against a side who are playing very well and have lost very few games. They're a team who can cause you problems. We were on top in the first half, we started strongly, created chances and got the goal. The second half was worse because we were wasteful with the ball which was unusual. In the end, we scored three goals and conceded none, that's hugely positive”.



“We know we have to improve. With games every three days, you can't always play well for 90 minutes. We have to consider that this is the way it's going to be almost every three days and it'll only get worse. Consistency is the key to us achieving great things. The first half was brilliant, in the second we lost too many easy balls”.



Crucial second goal

“We were having problems, it was a poor period of the game for us. Suddenly Cristiano picks the ball up, lays it through and Isco scores. We can hurt the opposition at any moment, that's a quality this team has”.



Isco

“We've got key games every three days. To win LaLiga or the Champions League, every match is important, the players know that. When Isco plays, he does a fantastic job because he's a great player. There are 24 guys here and every single one is crucial”.



Isco's contract renewal

“Of course I want him to renew, because he's a key player for Real Madrid. All he wants is to be here and playing. I'm thrilled with his goal and with the way he played between the lines. He put in a very complete performance”.