REAL MADRID 1-1 MANCHESTER 1 (2-1 pens)
Zidane: "I haven't asked the club to sign a striker but..."
Real Madrid's coach spoke to the press in Santa Clara after his side were beaten in the penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 with Manchester United.
Zinedine Zidane faced the media after Real Madrid's opening game of the pre-season - his side lost Sunday's International Champions Cup meeting with Manchester United in the penalty shoot-out after the match ended 1-1 on full-time.
High youth presence in Real Madrid's pre-season opener
How pleased were you by the team's performance and the youth team players, considering this is the first outing of the pre-season?
I've very happy with how the team performed. It's the first game and the players put in a very complete performance. The younger lads played 45 minutes and did very well. I'm happy with the display and that we didn't suffer any injuries.
United have had longer to prepare...
Both teams missed penalties. We stood up well to United considering that this was our first game of the summer and we competed well. They have had four games before this one. So it's positive for us. Now we are looking ahead to the next game. Let's hope we can continue picking up form.
When will Sergio Ramos be fit to return?
He's almost ready. By Monday or Tuesday of this week he will be back training as normal with the squad. He delayed joining up with us because it was better for his ears not to fly. He's on the mend.
Zidane on the chances of Madrid signing a striker
Madrid's attack. Have you asked the club to sign a centre-forward?
No - and I'm sure you already know that. I'm not going to ask for anything. I will continue chatting to the president. We have 28 players in the squad, and I'm happy with how all of the players are working. But after that we'll see what happens, up until 31 August anything can happen. But I haven't asked for anything.
Was this friendly a good test for next month's UEFA Super Cup?
We are preparing for the 8th August. That is our sole objective - it's our first official game. By that day we want the team to be in the best form possible so that we can try to win the trophy.
You have one midfielder too many. Will there be enough playing time for everyone? Will Llorente go out on loan?
We have a complete squad and for the time being that's how it will continue. It's possible that a player could arrive or one could leave but right now I am very happy with the squad I've got.
