Ronald Koeman and Zinedine Zidane come into this year's Supercopa de Espana, the first silverware up for grabs this season, with very clear ideas about the teams they will look to reach the final with. Barcelona take on Real Sociedad on Wednesday, before Real Madrid face Athletic Club the next day and the final on Sunday. Real Madrid want... Continue Reading →
Zidane: Real Madrid’s game at Osasuna should have been suspended, it wasn’t a football match
It's not often that Zinedine Zidane shows his anger after a match, but the Real Madrid boss exploded after Los Blancos' draw with Osasuna on Saturday. Zidane's side were far from their best in Pamplona and the coach's changes didn't work either, but the Frenchman doesn't believe that the game should have gone ahead at... Continue Reading →
Zidane: I don’t know what will happen with Ramos
Sergio Ramos' contract negotiations with Real Madrid are continuing at a slow pace, causing much consternation amongst fans of the club, yet Zinedine Zidane was unable to give a committal answer when asked if the Spanish defender's situation was going to end up like that of Cristiano Ronaldo. A dispute over contract promises all but... Continue Reading →
Zidane will be present against Osasuna
Storm Filomena permitting, Zinedine Zidane will be in Pamplona for Real Madrid's game against Osasuna on Saturday. The coach tested negative for the coronavirus after being a close contact of someone who tested positive, and he has received the green light to get back to work with Los Blancos. Zidane's first priority will be his usual pre-match... Continue Reading →
Zidane might not travel for Osasuna match after close contact tests positive for COVID-19
Zinedine Zidane didn't take Real Madridtraining on Thursday, following a positive COVID-19 case from somebody close to him. The French coach has already tested negative for coronavirus in an antigens test, but must wait for the results of a PCR test to come through. According to La Sexta, that result can be expected later this... Continue Reading →
Zidane: Asensio is doing a lot better now, I’m happy for himReal Madrid 2-0 Celta Goal and assist against Celta
Zinedine Zidane has expressed his delight at the form shown by Marco Asensio of late. The Real Madrid forward has started each of the last three games and was directly involved in both goals against Celta Vigo on Saturday. After setting up Lucas Vazquez for Los Blancos' first goal, Asensio got his own name on the scoresheet at the... Continue Reading →
Zidane: I’m satisfied with Marcelo’s performance and with all my players
Despite not being happy with Real Madrid's 1-1 draw against Elche, Zinedine Zidane has expressed his satisfaction with his players' effort and that of Marcelo in particular. The Brazilian left-back started in Wednesday's game instead of Ferland Mendy and put in a decent performance in attack in the first half. "My feeling is not good because we... Continue Reading →
James Rodriguez’s fitness issues at Everton give reason to Zidane
With Everton not in action until 2021, James Rodriguez brings to an end a year in which he's played just 25 matches. The Colombian hasn't featured in fewer games since his debut season at Porto, with injuries becoming a real worry once again in his career. Over the last two years, James has missed up to 37 competitive games... Continue Reading →
