The man who made history winning three straight European Cups could become the first coach to fail to qualify from the group stage with the 13 times competition winners.
'I am not going to resign. This is a difficult moment but we have to show our pride and our character,' Zidane told reporters after the chastening defeat.
Madrid were helped by Inter's victory over Borussia Monchengladbach later on Tuesday which leaves them still with their fate in their own hands.
If they beat the Germans at home next week, one point above them on top of the group, they will qualify.
Madrid could still finish top if they win and Inter beat Shakhtar, but they could also finish bottom if they lose and Inter win.
Asked if he thought the team had real problems, Zidane admitted: 'This is a combination of things. The other day [in the league defeat to Alaves] we did not deserve to win, but tonight we did.'
'We prepared well for this game as if it was a final. Now we know that we have to win our final match.'
Real Madrid have just started a run of nine games in 33 days and in the league they have Sevilla and Atletico Madrid on the horizon.
'I don't think it's a physical issue,' said Toni Kroos. 'I'm fine, but if you lose the games everything is negative, we know that.
'In the first half we stole a lot of balls, we pressed up and had a lot of possession. All we can do now is win our last game.'
Luka Modric said: 'We lack the consistency that we have always had. It's one good games and two bad at the moment. We have to improve as soon as possible.
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