Real Madrid coach Zidane ‘knew defeat was coming’

As Sevilla prepare to host Real Madrid on Sunday, they do so knowing that they have a massive opportunity.

“The conclusion to take from the game is that we won it, we are a point behind them and played with great bravery against such a big team”.

For Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane, the loss was just his third in 56 games since taking over as coach a year ago and he doesn’t think it will hurt the team.

Last-placed Osasuna saw its winless streak reach 10 games after a draw against second-to-last Granada, which played with 10 men from the 73rd and also had a player sent off in injury time. It had lost both of its Copa del Rey round-of-16 matches to Celta Vigo 6-2 on aggregate. Now they’re even thinking about winning the league.

The equalizer came from a source close to home: Ramos, Madrid’s hero in midweek and so often its late-goal savior, headed into his own net with five minutes left. A young coach simply made some mistakes. Despite not having the same budget as Madrid or Barcelona, he has been able to make the most out of the squad put together by renowned sports director Ramon “Monchi” Rodriguez.

Sevilla president Jose Castro has hinted sporting director Monchi may leave the club by stating “you cannot force someone to be where they don’t want to”. He is in good company too, now sharing the league’s top scorer accolade with Suarez: The pair have 14 goals each this season, giving Barca the firepower they need to take Madrid and Sevilla down.

Sevilla’s next game is at last-place Osasuna on Sunday.

Sevilla’s Stevan Jovetić surprised the crowd, by scoring a goal in minute 92, ending the match in Sevilla’s favour.

Their reaction to his Panenka penalty caused him to speak out in the press about his treatment, though he had to be diplomatic as Real Madrid were returning to the Sanchez Pizjuain again this weekend for a La Liga tie.