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Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane should be able to call on the services of Eden Hazard against Celta Vigo.

Hazard return 'like a new signing' for Real boss Zidane

Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard is set to return from a serious ankle injury in Sunday's La Liga match at home to Celta Vigo, coach Zinedine Zidane has said.

Soccer • 15 Feb 20

Zinedine Zidane (R) recalled Gareth Bale to the starting XI

Zidane backs 'important' Bale after Real Madrid win

Real Madrid extended their La Liga lead to six points before Barcelona face Real Betis as Zinedine Zidane's team beat Osasuna 4-1 with Gareth Bale making his first start in more than a month and earning the manager's backing.

Soccer • 09 Feb 20

Gareth Bale looks unlikely to return to Spurs

Bale's agent dismisses Tottenham return speculation

Gareth Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett says he does not think his client will ever return to Tottenham.

Soccer • 03 Feb 20

'He wants to be with the team, he wants to play,' Zidane says of Bale

Zinedine Zidane leaps to Gareth Bale's defence

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane launched a strong defence of Gareth Bale following criticism over his latest injury

Soccer • 25 Jan 20

There will be heightened security around this Wednesday's El Clasico

Real and Barca braced for unusual security steps

Real Madrid and Barcelona may find it easier to get themselves psyched up for their rescheduled 'Clasico' La Liga clash on Wednesday, because both sides will spend the hours before the match cooped up in the same hotel.

Soccer • 17 Dec 19

Gareth Bale flew to England earlier this week fuelling more speculation that he could leave in January.

Bale still out for Real as exit talk keeps bubbling

Gareth Bale is back in training but will once again be missing from the Real Madrid squad to face Real Betis.

Soccer • 01 Nov 19

Zinedine Zidane saw his side lose to Real Mallorca at the weekend

Zidane addresses speculation over his future

Zinedine Zidane has admitted that constant speculation about his future as Real Madrid coach has been bothering him in the build up to Tuesday's Champions League Group A game against Galatasaray.

Soccer • 21 Oct 19

Eden Hazard made his debut off the bench in Saturday's 3-2 win over Levante

Hazard finally ready for Real take-off - Zidane

Eden Hazard is ready to make his first start for Real Madrid in their mouthwatering Champions League opener away to Paris St Germain, according to boss Zinedine Zidane.

Soccer • 17 Sep 19

Zidane set to 'count on' Bale despite departure stories

Ahead of the new La Liga season, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has vowed to treat Gareth Bale as any other member of his squad despite saying in July that he was going to sell the Wales international.

Soccer • 16 Aug 19

Vitolo Machin finds the net for Atletico Madrid

Atleti debacle completes Real's miserable US tour

Real Madrid finished their tour of the United States with a 7-3 humiliation by rivals Atletico Madrid in New Jersey on Friday, ensuring they head home in embarrassment from their American excursions.

Soccer • 27 Jul 19

Ferland Mendy is one of those on the injury list

Madrid's injury crisis worries Zidane

Zinedine Zidane has expressed concern over Real Madrid's lengthening injury list as the new LaLiga season approaches.

Soccer • 26 Jul 19

Gareth Bale looks set to either leave Madrid or face being frozen out

Zidane insists it's nothing personal with Bale

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane said on Monday he had not "disrespected" Gareth Bale and it was the club who wanted to sell the Welsh forward, not him personally.

Soccer • 23 Jul 19

La Liga: Messi adds to tally, Madrid booed off

Barcelona captain and La Liga top scorer Lionel Messi rounded off a spectacular season by netting twice in a 2-2 draw away to Eibar in the champions' final game on Sunday, taking his tally to a remarkable 36 goals.

Soccer • 19 May 19

Raphael Varane has been at Madrid for eight years

Varane is going nowhere, insists Zidane

Zinedine Zidane insists he is not prepared to let World Cup winner Raphael Varane leave Real Madrid.

Soccer • 02 Apr 19

Paul Pogba has been talking up the prospect of linking up with Zinedine Zidane

Solskjaer plays down Pogba's Madrid comments

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is convinced Paul Pogba has a "big, big part" to play at Manchester United despite the Frenchman's remarks about Real Madrid recently.

Soccer • 01 Apr 19

Zidane starts son in goal as Real squeeze past Huesca

Karim Benzema scored a last-gasp winner to secure victory and spare Real Madrid's blushes against LaLiga bottom club Huesca.

Soccer • 31 Mar 19

Zinedine Zidane speaks to the media after being announced as new Real Madrid head coach

'Recharged' Zidane ready to spark Real turnaround

Zinedine Zidane has returned to Real Madrid with recharged batteries and no regrets after signing a three-year contract to replace the sacked Santiago Solari.

Soccer • 11 Mar 19

Zinedine Zidane won the Champions League with Real Madrid for the third year in a row last season

Zinedine Zidane makes Real return

Real Madrid have sacked Santiago Solari and reappointed former coach Zinedine Zidane.

Soccer • 11 Mar 19

Mauricio Pochettino signed a five-year deal with Spurs last week

Pochettino would 'have to listen' to Madrid approach

Mauricio Pochettino has admitted he would "have to listen" to any approach from Real Madrid.

Soccer • 01 Jun 18

Could Arsene Wenger succeed Zidane at the Bernabeu?

5 contenders to replace Zidane at Real Madrid

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and Real Madrid youth team coach Guti are among the early contenders to replace Zidane at Real Madrid.

Soccer • 31 May 18

Zidane led Real Madrid to their fourth Champions League trophy in five years last weekend

Zinedine Zidane steps down as Real Madrid manager

Zinedine Zidane has resigned as Real Madrid manager after two decorated years in charge of the club.

Soccer • 31 May 18

Salah was inconsolable as he was substituted

Salah undergoing X-ray as World Cup hangs in balance

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said Mo Salah's place at the World Cup is in doubt after he suffered a shoulder injury against Real.

Soccer • 26 May 18

Zinedine Zidane claims the Champions League final is 50-50

Zidane plays down favourites tag ahead of final

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said his side do not feel superior to Liverpool ahead of the Champions League final, where the Spaniards are targeting a remarkable third consecutive title and a record-extending 13th crown overall.

Soccer • 25 May 18

Klopp is preparing his team for the Champions League final against Real Madrid

Klopp grateful Zidane showdown is confined to touchline

Jurgen Klopp is glad that his duel with counterpart Zinedine Zidane does not have to extend beyond the touchline.

Soccer • 21 May 18

Zinedine Zidane: 'It's not normal to get to three finals in a row'

'Madrid never give up' - Zidane hails Real stars

Zinedine Zidane hailed his history-making Real Madrid side after reaching yet another Champions League final.

Soccer • 02 May 18