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Madrid slip has Zidane fearful of Juve reunion

By Agence France-Presse in Madrid | China Daily | Updated: 2016-12-09 06:59

Madrid slip has Zidane fearful of Juve reunion

Madrid's coach Zinedine Zidane before the match at Polish Army Stadium, Warsaw, Poland, Nov 2, 2016. [Photo/Agencies] 

"You have to congratulate the players. They are the ones that are on the pitch, that have to fight and run," he added.

"The fans too, because they are always behind the team, they are always cheering.

"And everyone around the club. The idea is to continue what we are doing but there is still a long way to go."

Reus' late strike was a huge boost to Dortmund's chances of progression as it can now face PSG, Benfica, Manchester City, Sevilla or Porto in the last 16.

Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel said the dramatic nature of the game showed there was no pact to settle for a mutually beneficial draw.

"We didn't do some tactical calculation," said Tuchel.

"We can have no influence in the draw, but against any opponents we will play to our limit to reach the next stage."

Dortmund looked set to pay for its profligacy as it missed a host of clear-cut chances in between Benzema's brace, with American wonder kid Christian Pulisic and Gonzalo Castro especially culpable.

However, Aubameyang was far more deadly as he bagged his 18th goal in as many games this season.

The Gabon international then set up substitute Reus, who missed out on starting due to a cold.

"I wasn't feeling great the last few days, I wanted to start, but the risk was too high," said Reus.

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