Real Madrid boss Zidane explains Ronaldo substitution

Cristiano Ronaldo's substitution in Real Madrid's 2-2 draw at Levante in LaLiga was not to rest the player, Zinedine Zidane has confirmed.

Ronaldo was taken off by Zidane immediately after substitute Isco had struck with nine minutes left to put Madrid back in front at Ciutat de Valencia on Saturday.

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