Tonight’s Champions League semifinal between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, the Madrid boss was in a bullish mood in the press conference. The two times UCL winner as a coach was clear that none of his squad member was going to have their feathers ruffled in the first leg at Allianz Arena.

"We are not going to s**t in our pants, there is no such thing," he said to reporters at his pre-match press conference. "We like to play these games, are emotionally well, and we are prepared to play a great game."

James Rodriguez prepares to face his old team, and with Bayern playing so well in the Bundesliga, they could prove tricky opponents for Zidane's Champions League holders.

"I didn't want him to leave," Zidane continued. "He wanted to play more and I understand, I've never had problems with James. "This year it's been the same with other players who remain on the bench, and it's a f**ker for a coach. "He's going to be motivated because he's a football player and wants to do well. "Anyone who thinks I'm against James is wrong, he's a great player."

With no other trophy to fight for, there is importance placed on winning the third Champions League in a row.

"More than thinking about winning the Champions League, we think about playing a good match," Zidane added. "Every player wants to play in these type of matches, which are more difficult when you play against a different opponent. "I have no doubt that we will be at 150%."

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