Fernandez: Madrid have the most effective player in Spain
Los Maños’ boss was adamant that the Spanish international keeper has won his side more than any other player in the league this season and did so again in the Bernabéu.
After seeing a string of chances saved by Casillas, Zaragoza were beaten thanks to second half goals from Ruud van Nistelrooy and Robinho.
“Madrid count on the most decisive player in the league, the one that wins the most points for his team, and that is Iker Casillas,” Fernández said.
“If you add up the saves he makes, the difficulty of them and the timing of them then he wins more games than anyone else.
“He did his job perfectly against us and has been decisive.”
Despite losing, Fernández praised his players for their performances but did call upon them to find even more focus after another defeat.
“I thought that we were great and we wanted the ball and constantly attacked them. We had intensity, ambition and tried to play football at all times,” he continued.
“In the end only what is the scoreboard counts and because they had two extraordinary players in important area they won.
“Those two players are Casillas and Van Nistelrooy. We were also unlucky as we hit the post.
“We need to strengthen our mentality. We have taken many blows this season and we have to be strong. We did everything out there to win.”
Lucas Brown, Goal.com
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