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Real Madrid coach Zidane: We must be wary of Joao Felix

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is delighted with the chance of another trophy ahead of the final of the Supercopa de Espana.

Real will meet city rivals Atletico Madrid in Jeddah.

Asked how he felt heading into his ninth final as Real Madrid coach, Zidane doesn't feel it will be too different to any other one has overseen.

"Nothing changes," he responded.

"I'm happy to play another final.

"Real Madrid live for these games and we're here.

"There isn't any more pressure than in other finals, but we came here to win," he said.

Zidane spoke of Atletico's young superstar in the making, Joao Felix.

"I have no doubt about his quality.

"He is one of the best players for the future and the present.

"I don't know if he's among the top three, but he is a great player," he stated.

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