Zidane: It's harder to win La Liga than the Champions League

The Frenchman insists that the challenge of maintaining performance over a league season is more difficult than winning the European competition
Zinedine Zidane says it is harder to win La Liga than the Champions League, as his Real Madrid side prepare to take on champions Barcelona in Sunday's Clasico.

Real have flattered to deceive in domestic football this season, and sit third, 15 points behind their eternal rivals.

However, they have flourished in Europe and are currently preparing for a final date with Liverpool in Europe's premier club competition, having defeated Bayern Munich in the semi-finals.