Zidane puts faith in Cristiano Ronaldo LaLiga - Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Believes the striker can help them triumph

With only a few days left until the highly anticipated Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, coach Zinedine Zidane is standing by his star man Cristiano Ronaldo, confident he will lead the team to success.

Real Madrid have been suffering one of their worst seasons to date and the French coach hopes Ronaldo can shine in the most decisive moment of the season.

Zidane is counting on the Portuguese striker now that everything could be lost for Los Blancos.

"Right now Cristiano is more motivated than ever and eager to demonstrate things," the Madrid boss explained.

"He has always proved himself in big games."

Cristiano has always come to the rescue in the most decisive moments and Zidane expects him to do it again against Neymar and Co.

Last year he netted 10 goals in seven matches between the knockout rounds and the final. Therefore, the Madrid boss perfectly knows what the Portuguese is capable of doing.

Cristiano is a player Madrid can definitely count on, as shown by his 44 goals scored in the crucial phases of the Champions League.

He has been a key part of Madrid's success in the European competition over the years. Since his arrival to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in the 2009/2010 season, Los Blancos have reached three Champions League titles, four semifinals and a round of 16.

Zidane not only trusts Cristiano, but he also has total confidence in the rest of his squad.

"We have to think that we can do things well," Zidane continued.

"I have a very good squad and we are going to try with this challenge that we have.

"The season will end in one way or another, but we know we can take things forward.

"I love when the fans are with us and I know they will be there until the end."

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He also aimed his message to unload pressure on the players, who have been constantly criticised by the fans.

One, in particular, is Karim Benzema.

"He has pressure, like everyone, we are all in the same boat and we all know we can contribute more," the Madrid legend added.

"The situation ultimately depends on what we do on the field."

But before their battle against PSG, Madrid will have to face Real Sociedad in LaLiga, which will be a perfect time to get the team ready for February 14.