An angry Zidane told reporters on Friday to show more "respect" after a poor run of results prompted many to suggest Madrid need wholesale changes this summer.
Madrid were without a number of injured players themselves including Eden Hazard, Dani Carvajal, Lucas Vazquez and Sergio Ramos, who the club said on Saturday has undergone surgery on his left knee. Yet Madrid have been a pale shadow of the resilient, determined side that stormed to the La Liga title at the end of last season.
"When things are difficult, you show character," said Varane. "It's a very important win, we have to change the dynamic. We have to win and improve the confidence. It's been a difficult time but we have to fight to the end." Madrid, though, levelled just before the hour when Benzema's free-kick hit the crossbar and popped up, hanging in the air. Varane rose highest in a crowd to nod in.
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