Zinedine Zidane made some bold decisions as Real Madrid won their first game back under the Frenchman's guidance. Michael Hincks examines the changes which paid off in the 2-0 win over Celta Vigo. There were some striking resemblances between the side Zidane walked out on last summer and the one which ran out for the start of his second stint at the Bernabeu on Saturday.In fact, there were just three changes from the starting XI which beat Liverpool in last season's Champions League final, compared to five from last Sunday's win over Real Valladolid, which proved to be Santiago Solari's last game in charge. Zidane's last XI in 2018 and first XI in 2019 Real XI vs Liverpool: Navas, Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo, Modric, Casemiro, Kroos, Isco, Benzema, Ronaldo. Subs: Nacho, Bale, Asensio.Real XI vs Celta Vigo: Navas, Odriozola, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo, Modric, … [Read more...] about Zinedine Zidane’s bold Real Madrid changes pay off
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French football legend Zinedine Zidane returns as manager of Real Madrid
ADVERTISING Read more At the press conference after the dramatic news, the president of the club Florentino Pérez said, “The best manager in the world has rejoined the club…Fans are proud that you are here again with us”.Zidane, speaking after Pérez said, “I’m very happy to be here… And I want to get to work”. The coaching change comes less than a week after two losses to Barcelona and another to Ajax. The results eliminated the club from the Champions League and the Copa del Rey, and ended its hopes of winning the Spanish league.Zidane won an unprecedented three straight Champions League titles with the Spanish giants before resigning in May last year, with his replacement Julen Lopetegui sacked in October and Solari lasting just over four months in charge.Popular with players, but Bale in doubt?Immensely popular with most of the players, Zidane's appointment will almost certainly lift morale in the dressing room, following a … [Read more...] about French football legend Zinedine Zidane returns as manager of Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane quits as Real Madrid manager after third Champions League crown
Zinedine Zidane has quit as Real Madrid manager just days after becoming the first coach to win the Champions League in three consecutive seasons. Zidane, 45, replaced Rafael Benitez in January 2016 and despite his European success has come under pressure for winning only one La Liga title during his two and a half years in charge. Reaction to Zidane's exit See how Real Madrid players paid tribute to their departing manager on social media in our blog... He told Real president Florentino Perez he would be leaving on Wednesday before informing captain Sergio Ramos. "I know it is a strange moment for everyone involved," said Zidane. "But it had to be done for everybody. The players have nothing to do with my decision, it is about what I think. Zinedine … [Read more...] about Zinedine Zidane quits as Real Madrid manager after third Champions League crown
Zidane makes stunning return to Real Madrid as Solari sacked
Zinedine Zidane has made a sensational return to Real Madrid, the club he suddenly departed 10 months ago, as Santiago Solari was sacked from his position as manager. Solari, who played 131 times for Real in La Liga between 2000 and 2005, was promoted from his role in charge of the Real Madrid B team following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui in October, but Real continued to toil, and over the past two weeks have exited the Copa del Rey at the hands of their great rivals Barcelona, lost another clasico to effectively end their slim La Liga hopes, before last week’s 4-1 defeat by Ajax in the Champions League. The departures of Zidane and talisman Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer combined to derail a team which had won three Champions League titles in succession. Now the Frenchman will return to oversee a rebuild in the summer – signing a three-and-a-half year contract at the Bernabeu – with the club expected to go on their biggest transfer … [Read more...] about Zidane makes stunning return to Real Madrid as Solari sacked
Jose Mourinho tipped for Real Madrid return before Barcelona clash due to Florentino Perez
That’s according to Spanish football expert Sid Lowe, who thinks club president Florentino Perez remains a big fan of Mourinho. Mourinho left Madrid in a mutual decision after what he called the “worst” season of his managerial career in 2012-13 - his third season in charge. Zinedine Zidane has since enjoyed major success, winning three straight Champions League titles, but his successor Julen Lopetegui was sacked after just six wins in 14 games. Santiago Solari has improved Los Blancos’ fortunes but there are murmurs he will come under serious pressure if Real lose to arch rivals Barcelona tonight (7.45pm). Related articles Eden Hazard: Jose Mourinho makes Real Madrid transfer claim Real Madrid SACK youth coach after tirade following Barcelona defeat Having lost 5-1 in El Clasico under Lopetegui, Madrid were dumped out of the Copa del Rey at the semi-final stage by their Catalan enemies in mid-week as they suffered a 3-0 home defeat with Luis Suarez … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho tipped for Real Madrid return before Barcelona clash due to Florentino Perez