'Isco is a Madrid player and he is going to stay here'

The Spanish star scored a hat-trick against Argentina during the international break, but noted that he has not felt comfortable at Real Madrid due to a lack of playing time. 

"I am not unfair to Isco," Zidane said to the waiting reporters. 

"He is happy, maybe he doesn't have the same role here, but I have shown to him that he is an important player for the team.

"I'm happy for the performance he had against Argentina. The problem isn't Isco. The problem is that I have 25 players and can only play 11," Zidane said, after Isco implied that he himself might be the problem. 

"I am very happy with Isco. I always look to do things for the good of the team and the good of the players.

"Isco is at Madrid and is going to stay here. It is done. Isco is a player that I like and, what he does, he does well."

The Frenchman then went on to talk about his future, with many suspecting that it hinges on Real Madrid's success in the Champions League. 

"Yes, I would like to continue at Real Madrid," he assured. "I would like it, but you know how football is.

"Now is not the time to talk about all of this. We have to continue on our path, which lately we have been doing well. Tomorrow's match is very tough.

"My hope is that I can continue as long as possible. And I've said it many times. The issue is that in Madrid, everything depends on your results.

"I've been here for 18 years and I know how Real Madrid works. I like what I do and I really want to continue."