Real Madrid's Zidane backs players amid 'difficult season'

Sergio Ramos and Real Madrid suffered their first loss since Zinedine Zidane's return. Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he was with his players after Wednesday's 2-1 loss at Valencia -- his first since returning to the Bernabeu bench -- and that each defeat in this "difficult season" was painful. Valencia were the better organised and motivated team throughout and deservedly went 2-0 up through Goncalo Guedes and Ezequiel Garay before Los Blancos striker Karim Benzema headed a goal back in the game's final action. A ninth La Liga defeat of the season leaves Madrid now 13 points...

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