Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane commented on Cristiano Ronaldo vs Mohamed Salah's competition in the Champions League final later. What's he saying?
Ronaldo and Salah into the spotlight ahead of the Champions League final which matches Madrid vs Liverpool. Both players both missed a good season.
Ronaldo, with Madrid, had difficulty in the first half. But the Portuguese player got up and could again donate many goals for Los Blancos in the second half of the season. Now, Ronaldo has also scored 43 goals for Madrid in all competitions.
While Mohamed Salah shines brightly after imported Liverpool from AS Roma this season. Shown consistently from the beginning, the Egyptian player temporarily became the League's top scorer with 31 goals.
Salah also shine in the Champions League. Ten goals to help the Reds continue to shot, passing obstacles Manchester City and Rome, until now qualify for the finals. Total Salah also has scored 43 goals in all competitions.
Appearances that make Ronaldo and Salah into two players who are called to compete for the Ballon d'Or. And the final party at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Kiev, Ukraine, May 26th will be the determination.
In response to the competition, Zidane raised his voice. He insists the final is not just a bout Ronaldo vs One personally, but the duel of Madrid vs Liverpool on a team basis.
"I do not know if Salah will compete for the Ballon d'Or, but he did miss a great season, he is a phenomenal player who has a great season but he is not my player I just focused on ending the season as well as I could," Zidane was quoted as saying. Mirror.
"The match will not be Ronaldo's fight against Salah, it will be Madrid against Liverpool," said Zidane.
While in terms of team play, Zinedine Zidane believes the final will be an interesting game. Both Madrid and Liverpool are predicted to create many opportunities.
"It's going to be a spectacular, open game and a lot of chances from both teams.The most important thing for us is planning, being good, and making it difficult for them.This is final and definitely intense," Zidane continued.
"You know how they are, we get opponents in the finals, know what their strengths are, almost perfect, physically, technique, and speed.Eur British team, defend and attack, they know what to do.