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Real has made its decision regarding Zinedine Zidane

Real Madrid takes a firm stance on Zidane

Real Madrid’s defeat to Celta Vigo (0-2) on Sunday night has plunged Xabi Alonso into a precarious situation, intensifying the already mounting pressure surrounding the Basque coach. Several Spanish media outlets report that the former midfielder will be fighting for his job on Wednesday against Manchester City in the Champions League—a showdown that could determine his future at the club. Amid this tense atmosphere, El Mundo stirred things up further by revealing that Madrid’s management is considering Jürgen Klopp and Zinedine Zidane as possible successors should a change be made. This scenario sent shockwaves through the Merengue community.

But the frenzy was quickly cooled by AS, which reached out to the Madrid board in the afternoon. According to the newspaper, there has been no internal discussion about a possible return for Zidane. Los Blancos reportedly "have not yet considered a third stint for ZZ on the bench." This important clarification directly contradicts persistent rumors circulating since the morning.

AS also reminds us that Zidane, 53, has been in advanced talks for several months with the French Football Federation to become the next manager of Les Bleus. If this move goes through, it would definitively close the door on a Madrid return. For Xabi Alonso, however, the situation is clear: only a result against City can calm the storm.