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Real Madrid coach Zidane defends delayed substitutions for Spurs draw

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane defended his substitutions for their 1-1 draw with Champions League opponents Tottenham.

Zidane was criticised for delaying his changes.

However, the Frenchman said at the final whistle: "We played against a great team, they also played well, we have been able to score more goals, but they too, it's a normal result.

"We conceded the goal just when we were better, and that is harder to accept, but nothing happens.

"I will not change to change if there is no possibility of finding holes. I sent on (Marco) Asensio because (Karim) Benzema was already tired and Lucas to look for more depth, but it was not possible.

"Keylor did well, as always."

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