Zinedane Zidane debuts vs Deportivo
Santiago Bernabeau expected to be filled for tonight's encounter
Real Madrid start a new era under the club's greatest player of their generation. After a number of poor results and Clasico humiliation and a poor relation with the players, Perez sacked former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez.
Just hours after the sacking, former Real Madrid player and France international, Zinedine Zidane, commonly known as 'Zizou' took helm as the manager. The former was in-charge of Real Madrid Castilla for the past two seasons.
With the first half of the campaign coming to an end this week, Real Madrid lie four points adrift of leaders Atlletico Madrid and two points adrift of champions Barcelona who have a game in hand.
However, the fail to defeat Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Villareal and Atletico Madrid has been a dark beam for the so-called greatest club in the world.
The lineup and formation of both teams are unknown for today's match. However, Zidane insisted that BBC shall be used frequently. Real Madrid may opt for 4-2-3-1 formation.
Santiago Bernabeau is expected to be full just for the third time this season, a fact which shows Benitez's unpopularity with the fans. Moreover, Zidane has promised an attacking, balanced team rather than defensive side.
The fans too seem happy under Zidane even though he hasn't been tested. Also, Benitez had poor relationship with club's biggest stars; Ronaldo, Ramos, Isco and even with calm-minded Modric.
But under Zidane, the players have reunited in such a way like in Ancelloti-era. Also, Zidane was assistant manager of the club when they won La Decima.
Even though, things seem to be smooth outside the field, Zidane should prove his popularity on the field.
Perhaps, will he be another Guardiola??
With all hopes hanging on his shoulders this time rather than his boots, Real Madrid take on Deportivo this Saturday at 21:30 CET
With the first half of the campaign coming to an end this week, Real Madrid lie four points adrift of leaders Atlletico Madrid and two points adrift of champions Barcelona who have a game in hand.
However, the fail to defeat Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Villareal and Atletico Madrid has been a dark beam for the so-called greatest club in the world.
The lineup and formation of both teams are unknown for today's match. However, Zidane insisted that BBC shall be used frequently. Real Madrid may opt for 4-2-3-1 formation.
Santiago Bernabeau is expected to be full just for the third time this season, a fact which shows Benitez's unpopularity with the fans. Moreover, Zidane has promised an attacking, balanced team rather than defensive side.
The fans too seem happy under Zidane even though he hasn't been tested. Also, Benitez had poor relationship with club's biggest stars; Ronaldo, Ramos, Isco and even with calm-minded Modric.
But under Zidane, the players have reunited in such a way like in Ancelloti-era. Also, Zidane was assistant manager of the club when they won La Decima.
Even though, things seem to be smooth outside the field, Zidane should prove his popularity on the field.
Perhaps, will he be another Guardiola??
With all hopes hanging on his shoulders this time rather than his boots, Real Madrid take on Deportivo this Saturday at 21:30 CET
