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Real Madrid coach Zidane praises Areola for winning debut

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane praised Alphonse Areola after victory over Osasuna.

The on-loan PSG goalkeeper kept a clean sheet on debut for the 2-0 win.

Zidane said, “He is a member of the squad, he played tonight and did well. We're happy that the players who played tonight have done well. He has shown that we can count on him. He was always been on the move, dynamic and looked good and communicated well with his teammates.

“It's not that there is a plan A, B or C. I have 25 players who work hard, train well and want to play. Tonight they had the opportunity to show that they are up to playing here. People may think we took risks, but I think we have players at a top level playing at Real Madrid."

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