Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he would have preferred to avoid Juventus in Friday’s Champions League draw because of his attachment to the Italian giant where he spent five happy years.

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said on Friday there was no issue between him and Gareth Bale after he left the Welsh forward out of the starting line-up.

Zinedine Zidane has warned his Real Madrid players there is no room for complacency despite Neymar’s absence from next week’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar is to undergo surgery on a foot injury and will miss the last-16 decider at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, where Real hold a 3-1 advantage from […]

Zinedine Zidane has admitted that coaching Real Madrid is draining as he prepares his side for their return to La Liga action on the back of the Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain.

Zinedine Zidane is hoping the Champions League will again bring out the best in Real Madrid as the title-holders prepare to face the formidable Paris Saint-Germain of Neymar in Wednesday’s last 16, first leg.