Cristiano: "Zidane made us work harder and better"
The Portuguese striker spoke to Uefa and reminisced about last season's Champions League success and the impact of Zidane's arrival as coach.
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Champions League semi-final first leg: Real Madrid-Atletico live.
Last season: "We managed to win the Champions League and I was top scorer in the competition. It was possibly one of the best season's of my career".
Taking the last penalty in Milan: "My heart was pounding as I stepped up to take it as I knew that it could be the decisive kick. At the same time I was confident of scoring and helping Real Madrid to their eleventh European Cup".
Zidane: "Zidane was key last season for us. After his arrival he made us work harder and more efficiently. He's a great professional and an excellent person. In my opinion the tranquility he transmits to the players is one of his key strengths. What coach wins the Champions League just six months after taking over a team? Zidane deserves a huge amount of credit and I'm delighted he's with us".
The possibility of repeating last year's success again?: "Playing for Real Madrid there is always the expectation of winning major titles. The Champions League has always been a special competition for the club. We've won it more that any other football club and there is a unique connection with the competition. Our aim is to win the twelfth come June 2017".
