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Tag: Zinedine Zidane

It’s time to appreciate Zidane the manager as highly as the player

It’s time to appreciate Zidane the manager as highly as the player

April 15, 2021 by Paul O'Malley

On a red-letter week for Real Madrid, Paul O Malley questions the reasons why Zinedine Zidane is not as highly regarded as his managerial contemporaries.

Controversy, consistency and cult status - how Karim Benzema has lasted as Real Madrid striker for 12 years

Controversy, consistency and cult status – how Karim Benzema has lasted as Real Madrid striker for 12 years

April 8, 2021 by John McMahon

And why the four-time Champions League winner may have one last dance with Los Blancos.

Pochettino becomes front-runner for vacant Real Madrid job

Pochettino becomes front-runner for vacant Real Madrid job

June 3, 2018 by Luke Phelps

Luke Phelps looks at the candidates to replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, which Mauricio Pochettino high on the wanted list.

Experience and know how may give Real Madrid the edge against Liverpool

Experience and know how may give Real Madrid the edge against Liverpool

May 24, 2018 by Paul Little

Ahead of Saturday’s Champions League Final, Paul Little believes that Real Madrid’s recent pedigree could see them over the line against Liverpool.

Zidane must be cautious of Allegri's Juventus as he eyes a third consecutive Champions League title

Zidane must be cautious of Allegri’s Juventus as he eyes a third consecutive Champions League title

April 3, 2018 by Robert Barter

Robert Barter discusses the tactical battle that awaits Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane as the Champions League holders prepare to take on Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus.

Squad management and the Real Madrid conundrum

Squad management and the Real Madrid conundrum

January 20, 2018 by Darryl Geraghty

In the midst of a disastrous domestic season, Darryl Geraghty looks at the squad management that may have brought downfall to Real Madrid.

Season of instability will tell us a lot more about Zinedine Zidane

Season of instability will tell us a lot more about Zinedine Zidane

December 13, 2017 by Paul Little

Real Madrid have hit a rocky patch under Zinedine Zidane, and the Frenchman faces an interesting few months following an extended honeymoon period at the Bernabeu.

The Dybala Dilemma - We need to talk about Paulo

The Dybala Dilemma – We need to talk about Paulo

November 11, 2017 by Dave Long

Dave Long discusses the performances of Juventus’ Paulo Dybala and what, if anything, can be done to halt the recent drop in form.

Quique Setien provides blueprint on how to beat Real Madrid

Quique Setien provides blueprint on how to beat Real Madrid

September 25, 2017 by Cillian Shields

Cillian Shields has all the latest from La Liga where Real Madrid suffered a shock home defeat to Real Betis, their first in 73 games.

Do Real Madrid have what it takes to keep the Champions League trophy?

Do Real Madrid have what it takes to keep the Champions League trophy?

February 28, 2017 by Back Page Football

Real Madrid look in good shape as they bid to defend their Champions League title but can they go all the way again?

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