Real Madrid pounced on Barcelona’s failure to secure three points against Celta de Vigo over the weekend.
Casemiro scored the only goal on the cusp of halftime to send Los Blancos two points clear at the La Liga summit.
Zidane does not believe that Real Madrid have secured the 2019-2020 La Liga title, but admits he is proud of his players after securing their fifth consecutive win since the return of football.
“I’m not taking notice that we’re winning La Liga. This will be decided on the final day [of the season],” the France icon told Marca after his men’s victory against the Catalans.
“Look how difficult it was to play against the bottom team. You never know in this league.”
“I’m very happy with my players. Winning game after game isn’t easy, I have to congratulate my players.”
Real Madrid entertain Getafe in their next fixture as they look to secure their first league title since the 2016-2017 season. Barcelona host rivals Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
