Ronaldo heaps praise on Zidane as Real reach Champions League final

Cristiano Ronaldo lauded the impact made by Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane as the Frenchman led the Spanish giants into the Champions League final with a 1-0 win over Manchester City on
Wednesday.Brazilian midfielder Fernando's first-half own goal was the only difference between the sides over two legs as Real set up a repeat of the 2014 final against local rivals Atletico Madrid in Milan on May 28.Zidane replaced the sacked Rafael Benitez with Madrid in crisis in January.

"Zidane is doing a great job," said Ronaldo.
"I admire him as a coach and a person, I hope he continues in the job.
"We've always been behind Zidane because he is a humble person who likes to listen, and that always makes things easier."

Ronaldo made his return after a three-game absence due to a thigh injury, but was unable to match his own record of 17 Champions League goals in a single season in a tight game short on clear-cut chances.
"It was a complete game, the team played really well and we could have finished them off with a second goal -- 1-0 is a tight scoreline but it's enough," added Ronaldo.
Zidane admitted he could bask in some of the glory for Real's resurgence of 19 wins in his 24 games in charge, but reserved his praise for the players.
"I am the coach, so I am doing something right for sure, but it is not just me," said the Frenchman.
"It is a question of all the people working with me and the most important people are the players. It is them that allow you to win in football."