Overturning Barcelona to seize the top spot in the standings had made the atmosphere throughout Valdebebas even more heated.
Hope had burst into flame throughout Real Madrid, and everyone hoped the team could steady itself, further consolidate its lead, and advance shoulder to shoulder on both the Champions League and La Liga fronts.
The entire team was jubilant, but the coaching staff didn't dare let their guard down in the slightest.
After facing Real Sociedad, Real Madrid quickly plunged into preparations for the midweek Champions League round-of-16 knockout tie.
"Judging from the team's current performances, Marcelo has recovered his form extremely quickly. We can say that against Paris Saint-Germain, the left flank he occupies will still be our most important attacking weapon."
David Bettoni was basically satisfied with the team's current condition. Aside from the injured players, everyone else had recovered significantly compared with January, giving the team much more confidence.
"We have Yang Yang to thank for that." Zidane smiled at Yang Yang. "If you hadn't stepped forward and said those things back then, motivating Marcelo, he probably wouldn't have worked so hard. His form couldn't have recovered this smoothly either."
Yang Yang smiled in response, not taking it to heart at all.
The coaches' work was certainly important when a player regained form, but the player himself was the key.
He had an excellent relationship with Marcelo, so he understood Marcelo's personality and knew the Brazilian left-back's temperament. That allowed him to guide and motivate Marcelo according to his nature, ultimately drawing out his form.
Modrić, on the other hand, looked steady and unruffled. He seemed to be deliberately maintaining a stable level of form.
As for Zidane's praise of Yang Yang, the other members of the coaching staff acknowledged it as well. Pintus even smiled and