Champions League: Neymar injury is no relief for Real Madrid, says Zinedine Zidane
The absence of an injured Neymar from Paris St Germain`s line-up for next Tuesday's Champions League last-16 tie will not boost Real Madrid's chances of securing victory, the Liga side's coach Zinedine Zidane said on Friday.
Mar 02, 2018, 19:18 PM IST
Coach Zinedine Zidane to rest Cristiano Ronaldo to keep him fresh for PSG
"It is very important to always keep Cristiano in peak form. He knows that from time to time he must rest," Zidane said.
Feb 27, 2018, 18:06 PM IST
Europa League: Zinedine Zidane, Ernesto Valverde condemn violence after policeman killed in Athletic Bilbao-Spartak Moscow trouble
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane and his Barcelona counterpart Ernesto Valverde on Friday strongly condemned the violence which led to a police officer dying before a Europa League game in Spain between Athletic Bilbao and Spartak Moscow.
Feb 24, 2018, 12:13 PM IST
La Liga: Gareth Bale a worry for Real Madrid ahead of Alaves meeting
Bale had started in last weekend`s 5-3 success at Betis but failed to impress, having also been left out of the line-up for the 3-1 Champions League win against Paris Saint-Germain.
Feb 23, 2018, 12:15 PM IST
La Liga: Off-colour Gareth Bale a worry for Real Madrid ahead of Alaves meeting
Bale had started in last weekend`s 5-3 success at Betis but failed to impress, having also been left out of the line-up for the 3-1 Champions League win against Paris Saint-Germain.
Feb 23, 2018, 12:14 PM IST
La Liga: Sans Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid rally to win 3-1 at Leganes
Spanish winger Lucas Vazquez pulled the champions back into the game five minutes later by latching on to a backheel by Casemiro and arrowing his finish into the far bottom corner.
Feb 22, 2018, 10:00 AM IST
I want to stay with Real Madrid, says Zinedine Zidane
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane sought to quash media speculation about his future by stating emphatically that he wants to remain with the club.
Feb 21, 2018, 16:42 PM IST
La Liga: Cristiano Ronaldo rested for the first time as Real Madrid take on Leganes
Ronaldo joins a high profile list of players who will miss the short trip to Madrid neighbours Leganes which also includes Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Marcelo, who are all injured.
Feb 21, 2018, 10:32 AM IST
Real Madrid blow as Toni Kroos suffers knee injury
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos faces a spell on the sidelines after his club confirmed on Friday that he had picked up a knee injury.
Feb 16, 2018, 19:57 PM IST
Champions League: Zinedine Zidane expects Real Madrid to 'suffer' in Paris after first-leg win
Zinedine Zidane warned his Real Madrid players that they can expect to suffer in the return leg of their Champions League tie with Paris Saint-Germain despite seeing Cristiano Ronaldo inspire a 3-1 comeback victory on Wednesday.
Feb 15, 2018, 17:24 PM IST
Zinedine Zidane delight as big victory sets Real Madrid up for European crunch
Real Madrid`s comprehensive 5-2 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday boosted confidence in the Spanish capital with the feeling that they have set themselves up nicely for the looming Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.
Feb 11, 2018, 18:05 PM IST
Zinedine Zidane takes blame as Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey
Real Madrid crashed to a humiliating Copa del Rey exit on Wednesday when they were knocked out by little Leganes in the quarter-finals with under-fire coach Zinedine Zidane taking the blame.
Jan 25, 2018, 14:02 PM IST
Real Madrid crisis deepens with Villarreal defeat, Atletico Madrid and Valencia win
Real Madrid’s struggles showed no signs of easing on Saturday as the champions slumped to a second La Liga defeat in three games which increased pressure on coach Zinedine Zidane.
Jan 14, 2018, 15:29 PM IST
La Liga: Zinedine Zidane pens new Real Madrid deal until 2020
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on Wednesday confirmed that he has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the European champions until 2020.
Jan 11, 2018, 13:46 PM IST
Real Madrid end 2017 atop UEFA rankings
Real Madrid is set to finish 2017 in the top spot of the club table established by UEFA, the governing body of European football.
Dec 26, 2017, 14:06 PM IST
La Liga: Real Madrid face defensive crisis for Sevilla clash
Real were already without suspended duo Sergio Ramos and Dani Carvajal for the crunch tie and have now lost centre back Raphael Varane, who picked up an injury in Real’s 3-2 Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.
Dec 07, 2017, 18:30 PM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo deserves more respect, says Zinedine Zidane
Cristiano Ronaldo deserves more respect, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday as he backed the usually prolific Portuguese to come good in the second half of the season amid his worst domestic campaign in Spain.
Dec 05, 2017, 19:56 PM IST
Gareth Bale set to return for Madrid against Fuenlabrada
Bale is yet to play a single minute this season alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema as injury and suspension have blighted all three early in the season.
Nov 27, 2017, 20:59 PM IST
Zinedine Zidane stays upbeat amid Real Madrid troubles
European champions in each of the last two seasons, Madrid will be guaranteed a place in the last 16 with a game to spare in Group H by beating APOEL in Cyprus on Tuesday.
Nov 21, 2017, 13:55 PM IST
No Sergio Ramos-Cristiano Ronaldo rift at Real Madrid: Zinedine Zidane
Zidane resisted labelling Saturday's clash as a must-win for Real's title ambitions.
Nov 17, 2017, 19:58 PM IST
