Zidane backs Navas and defends Benzema as Madrid aim to bounce back

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane dismissed speculation over Keylor Navas' future as "rumours" after the goalkeeper's performance in Sunday's 2-1 LaLiga defeat to Sevilla came under scrutiny.

Costa Rica international Navas was criticised for failing to keep out Stevan Jovetic's dramatic winner, as Sevilla came from behind to end Madrid's Spanish record unbeaten run in stoppage time.

Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1