HOW LONG

Zidane promised reconstruction last term. It should be possible by now.





Real Madrid had two challenges before they could start 2018-19-

Can they Repalce Zidane and Can they Justify their decision to sell Cristiano Ronaldo? Both questions got clear answers-No.

th March 2019 Madrid tried answering their first challenge by bringing in their 3rd coach of the season Zidane “again”. Stubborn Real Madrid were ready to digest the poor season as, they considered Zidane’s departure part responsible for poor season. They saw dawn with his RE-arrival. And Zidane promised a Resurrection. On 11March 2019 Madrid tried answering their first challenge by bringing in their 3coach of the season Zidane “again”. Stubborn Real Madrid were ready to digest the poor season as, they considered Zidane’s departurepart responsible for poor season. They saw dawn with his RE-arrival. And Zidane promised a Resurrection.

Two season later he would be involved in another Champions League victory this time as a head coach. He would repeat this feat twice more beforing ending his first stint in Real Madrid’s history. The French coach not only won the Europe’s most elite cup. But, also brought home Laliga in 2016-17 a rare scene in Barcelona dominated Spanish league’s decade. That Real Madrid team was delight to watch, led by Cristiano Ronldo’s attacking turbulence( the one thing everybody misses) the team consisted of the right mentality to win. In this period Zidane boasted a win rate of about 70% games. Zinedine Zidane as Carlos Ancelotti’s assistant landed Real Madrid the most coveted “La Decima”-the moment the football fans cherish even today.Two season later he would be involved in another Champions League victory this time as a head coach. He would repeat this feat twice more beforing ending his first stint in Real Madrid’s history. The French coach not only won the Europe’s most elite cup. But, also brought home Laliga in 2016-17 a rare scene in Barcelona dominated Spanish league’s decade. That Real Madrid team was delight to watch, led by Cristiano Ronldo’s attacking turbulence( the one thing everybody misses) the team consisted of the right mentality to win. In this period Zidane boasted a win rate of about 70% games.

His second stint however, remains a doubt. Real Madrid had 11 league games to be played after Zidane’s arrival and nothing to play for. This 11 games were gaveout to Zidane to choose right team and filter through the current roosters. Any problems were to be solved in the summer. The problem were taken and signings made this summer to fulfill these problem with preseason used as his testing period with these signings and departures. Real Madrid had high expextations and the dawn could be seen,

glorious Real Madrid managerial benchmark. Along, with poor start to league campaign so far. It looks clear now that Zidane’s Madrid can’t be replaced by This Zidane’s. Real Madrid never darkened Champions League opener when under Ronaldo’s brightness, The portugese star has struck 10 timesin his last 5 Madrid years. But, Tuesday’s Champions League opener defeat, the first one since 2005 is dragging Zidane’sglorious Real Madrid managerial benchmark. Along, with poor start to league campaign so far. It looks clear now that Zidane’s Madrid can’t be replaced by This Zidane’s. Real Madrid never darkened Champions League opener when under Ronaldo’s brightness, The portugese star has struck 10 timesin his last 5 Madrid years.

Zidane is having tough time arranging his players this time



Cristiano Ronaldo- Every good thi ng doesn’t last longer . So what is going wrong with the promised revival.

Of course Madrid still are hungover Cristiano’s departure. Anytime in future he would retire or leave. The fact they had to deal with “Madrid without Cristiano” was a sure shot sight in future.Papa Perez tried answering this quick soon probably 4-5 years soon. Real Madrid cannot lie in Cristiano’s lap forever.

Real Madrid are trying all possible ways to bring a right man to replace Ronaldo and all of this in vain. Of course this is a hardest of all. Replacing a coveted machine who scored 50 goals a season for you.

Plan – Should Real Madrid still try replacing Ronaldo? Does it seems possible?

Real Madrid right now seems baffled. They simply lack plan and mentality. Zinedine ZIdane should simply build a strong team and a strong game plan under this team. Continously, trying to plan a Galactico is not a solution. Simply, look at Barcelona-how they build the game around without Messi too,how they have planned the Argentine’s ageing. Simillarly, team’s like Manchester City and Liverpool have their own game plan under same team with minor goal scoring machine’s.

The team – The mentality???

Right now, Real Madrid team has all of it’s member that took part in that Zidaneful reign except Ronaldo. And there has been few new faces too. Still, the team lacks that precise freshness and winning mentality.

It seems as if Cristiano glorified this team. The player’s seem overrated. The win’s and goals made them look great. Why is it that players like Kroos, Casemeiro, Marcelo, Carvajal all are performing poor continuously. Karim Benzema’s sublime form is ofcourse one notable point.

What is a basic role of midfielder? Linking the defense line with the forward line. Receiving ball from back and supply to front. But, lack of goalscorer’s and believe upfront has forced this line to shift in Real Madrid’s current play. The connection is rare and lost. Ball in the Real Madrid back propels the Midfield line to propel high upfront supporting the Forward line.

The defense – Problem since then

Real’s shacky defense has always been a target of criticism. Scoring 5 goals and conceding 2 or 3. Right now, the same is getting continued. Conceeding 2 or 3 and scoing few.

Apart from this Real Madrid’s centre back spot remains a major question back. The poor performance in the back without Sergio Ramos is to be noted. Infact, Real Madrid have lost last 5 champions league hames without Sergio Ramos in the Back. Marcelo had a poor season last term. He is one bright spotlight this term. Dani Carvajal is performing poorly with Alvaro Odriozola more then unwilling to fill Right Back spot.Apart from this Real Madrid’scentre back spot remains a major question back. The poor performance in the back without Sergio Ramos is to be noted. Infact, Real Madrid have lost last 5 champions league hames without Sergio Ramos in the Back.

Goalkeeping- The un needy signing of Thibout Courtois brought an unnecessary dispute between the choice of who will stand no. 1. Real Madrid kept playing poor last term and Thibout Courtois has hid share of blames. However, there has not been enough from his side. Continous mistakes. 57 goals conceded in 40 games, a high enough rate. There has not been those mistakes but, everything that is shot is not well receipt. Courtois is conceding whatever is being thrown at him.

With consistent leakage of goals and poor performance Real Madrid

stars looks overrated without Cristiano.





Is it too early to judge Real Madrid’s performance?

The drubbing in Champions League so poorly means Zidane teamis highly criticized. But, this is no new for Real Madrid who has been always center of criticism in opening half of the season. Zidane’s last season in 2017-18 also saw similar sight with poor first half. But, the pressure is higher now.

Madrid lacks depth in midfield.The fitness look’s poor than usual. A long list of injuries and suspension seems to bother Zidan’s plans.

Zidane has brought his most desired signing of Eden Hazard. But, is the time wrong for him. Real Madrid can’t expect 50 goals a season from him. Ofcourse they can expect game changing brilliance but not such mammoth task.

Paul Pogba was in coach’s radar and Eriksen in the President’s.

Madrid has unriskily loaned out Dani Ceballos and sold Mateo Kovacic and Marcos Llorente without replacement the question lies thus in midfield. With Luka Modric weathering off. Isco and James can fill the vacant area but, as mentioned earlier the connection remains missing with two attacking midfielders. Fede Valverde can cover to that area but, he is still a question for starting line up place.

Eder Millitao and Ferland Medy needs more time to settle in defense too. The defense looks real trouble right now.

It was no new thing with poor pre-season. It was still considered testing period for Zidane’s new plans. He tried everything out their but in vain. Kubo and Rodrygo of course, had majority of bright light.

Can Hazard and co. settle at the Bernabeu.

You don’t expect Real Madrid to perform top notch performance in league from Real Madrid. But they still are managing to remain unbeaten and close to their rivals in their Spanish league. Poor performance in the league is no new thing .

But loosing such hugely with the good version of his team in a Champions League is a great deal, for Madridista’s. Such unimpressive loss in such important time looks unbearable. It looks like early september and there is whole lot of season. But, if team has to show it is now.

Time is running out for Zidane. The mountain seems steeper and difficult to climb. It's high time he displays his promised resurrection and get team back on track. With a long list of injured star's the coming 2 weeks shall decide his future. The question remains

Is Zidane a fraud? Is there any plans ahead?