Zinedine Zidane

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has no plans to fire head coach Zinedine Zidane. The decision to leave can be made by the specialist himself, writes journalist Fabrizio Romano on Twitter. Real Madrid is working on inviting a new coach in case Zidane officially decides to leave. Former Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has been named a priority option for the Madrid club. The Italian is waiting for the Madrid offer. Raoul’s name also appears. Last week, Allegri met with representatives of the Spaniards and agreed to take on the job if necessary. Since March, he has been in direct contact with …

On April 27, the first semi-final match of the Champions League between Real Madrid and Chelsea will take place at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium in Madrid. Previously, Real Madrid and Chelsea met three times in European competitions, and in none of these games did the royal club manage to win (a draw and two defeats). The Londoners have lost just one first leg in the last seven Champions League semi-finals they have reached. Madrid, in turn, has won the first matches in nine of the last ten Champions League playoff series. A week ago, Real Madrid and Chelsea handed …

Today will be the first matches of the 1/4 finals of the Champions League. Manchester City will host Borussia Dortmund; Real Madrid will play Liverpool. Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has shared his expectations for the upcoming first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. “I think that my team is underestimated. I have a lot of confidence in my team, and I know what they can do. While there is still a chance, we never give up.We will all fight together. We’ve had some difficult moments this season, and we’re looking better now, but that doesn’t mean anything …

Real Madrid is in a difficult situation right now. It just so happens that the fate of a potential championship hangs in the balance, and the saviour was not a young talent, but the same Karim Benzema — a man who was written off so many times that there is no point in even counting. Now it is no exaggeration to say that both the club and its coach’s future depends on him. “It will be Benzema,” Zidane said shortly when asked who will be a crucial player in the “cream” attack next year. Not Holand, not Ronaldo, not Mbappe. Benzema. …