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Asensio, Vazquez earn Zidane plaudits for 'dirty work' against Betis

Real Madrid stars Marcos Asensio (L) and Lucas Vazquez (R) celebrating after scoring against Real Betis [Photo: Courtesy]

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane praised wingers Lucas Vazquez and Marco Asensio for their defensive work as well as their attacking exploits after his side beat Real Betis 5-3 in La Liga on Sunday.

Both were left out of the starting line-up in the Champions League last-16 first leg against Paris St Germain but had a big impact from the bench, with Asensio providing the spark for Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo’s goals in the 3-1 win.

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