A subpolot to tomorrow's Madrid derby has emerged, with Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul revealing that he was badly bullied during his year at Real Madrid's academy, aged 11.
Saul left Real, moving to Atletico the next year aged 12, from whence he graduated to the first team.
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was asked about Saul's story at his press conference today, and his reaction was rather poor – especially considering that his four sons play for the Madrid academy.
Asked how he felt about Saul's experience, Zizou coldly replied:
'I'm thinking about the game,I'm fine here….(smiles, chuckles) If something happened to Saul, I'm sorry, but I'm here with my guys.'