In addition to reaching the Champions League final twice, Atletico have also won the Copa del Rey, the Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and Spanish Super Cup under the 46-year-old’s leadership.
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Zidane was promoted from the B-team following the sacking of Rafael Benitez at the start of January and signed a three year contract; however, there had been speculation that failure to win the Champions League could see the Frenchman replaced by a more experienced coach, such as Sevilla boss Unai Emery, reports Xinhua.
“I feel really proud of wearing this white jersey that fits me so damn good”.
The players arrived in Madrid at about 6 a.m. (0400 GMT) and traveled on an open bus to the club’s traditional celebration spot, the Cibeles fountain, where an estimated 30,000 supporters mark the club’s 11th European title. “It’s the club that has made me the biggest in everything”, Zidane said.
Zinedine Zidane’s men overcame local rivals Atletico Madrid 5-3 on penalties after the tense Champions League final finished 1-1 at the San Siro in Milan.
Juanfran struck his penalty well but hit the post, enabling Cristiano Ronaldo to step up and slot away the decisive kick. I showed the team I am there for the good moments and bad moments. “I always keep the people who love me [close]”.
“You never know in football but I want to stay here and my idea is to be here for many more years”.
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Atletico’s Yannick Carrasco had scored a late equaliser in regulation time after Sergio Ramos opened the scoring for Real on 15 minutes. We need to continue working, I have to think things out on my part – that’s what I’m doing now.
