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'The referee does his job and we try to do ours' - Zidane on latest Real Madrid penalty controversy

Zinedine Zidane refused to be drawn on the latest Real Madrid penalty controversy, and is keen for his side to kill off games earlier.

Real kept their Liga title hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Elche, which was secured by a superb finish from Karim Benzema in stoppage time.

The defending champions had to battle back from a goal down, and also had shouts for a penalty for a challenge on Sergio Ramos waved away.

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What was said?

Asked for his view on Real going another game without being awarded a penalty, Zidane said: “That's an issue I don't get involved in.