Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has warned of the need to avoid being overconfident about easily defeating Japanese football outfit Kashima Antlers in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday.
"The key is to rest up as we have very few days to prepare for the final. Now we are just focused on the final and the trophy that is there to be won. We have come a long way and we have one game to go," the Real Madrid coach said at a news conference on Thursday, reports Efe news agency.
Zidane said he has not looked at any Japanese player in particular and valued the overall team, which surprised everyone on Wednesday by beating Colombian powerhouse Atletico Nacional 0-3 in the semi-finals.
"We know it is going to be a difficult game. They are a Japanese team playing at home. We are ready and motivated to win this trophy. It is important to know who we are facing," the former France star added.
--IANS
ajb/vm
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app