Speaking to the media ahead of Monday's LaLiga game vs Real Sociedad, Zidane was asked about the latest news relating to the Sergio Ramos contract renewal situation. Despite Ramos being another player Madrid have had to cope without recently, with the captain absent since mid-January with a knee injury – not that it has stopped the centre-back dominating many of Zidane's news conferences since.

Ramos' contract is up at the end of the season and it remains to be seen if he will agree to an extension, which, to Zidane's frustration, is becoming a regular topic.

"You always ask me the same thing – that's impressive mate. I want him to get fit, but apart from that, nothing else. Tomorrow we have a game," Zidane said.