The first to speak out of turn was Zidane, who, having informed everyone there that he would only talk about things to do with Castilla, then spoke in support of Rafa Benítez. "I am the manager of Castilla, Benítez is the manager of the first team, and things are fine like that. I am happy with the way things have gone for Castilla today against tough opponents", he said.

When asked if he had stayed on in Madrid with a view to one day becoming the manager of the first team, he was quite definite. "I stayed because of Castilla. Last year I finished up feeling that there was something missing. I am quite stubborn and when I don't meet an objective. I feel I have to keep on with it".

He also went on to say that he still has a lot to learn. "I have a long way to go, and anyway a manager is never really fully formed. What I am doing as I did when I was a player, I am doing bit by bit. I am not in a hurry for anything. My current job is Castilla and I am going to continue with it", he stated.

He ended by once again remembering the Paris victims. "Obviously to speak of this again is not easy. Everyone is affected in different ways and no one likes to see this kind of thing happen. I am thinking of all those affected and I feel very sad".