Few expected Zinedine Zidane to leave Real Madrid and even fewer expected him to come back as coach. And yet almost 500 days later, he has won the La Liga title, without fuss, without even the improvements he was promised.

Zidane silences the doubters by bringing Real Madrid back to life

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez described Zinedine Zidane as a "blessing from heaven" after he delivered the club their 34th La Liga title on Thursday. Perez also said he believes Sergio Ramos will end his career at Madrid, despite uncertainty over the 34-year-old's future, with his contract due to expire next year.

Zidane a 'blessing from heaven', says Real president Perez

Real Madrid are just one game away to seal the deal and win the La Liga. But their coach, Zinedine Zidane has urged his players to focus as the league has not been won yet.

Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid are a match away from clinching the La Liga title

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said his side will not rest until they are declared champions after title rivals Barcelona handed them the opportunity to go four points clear at the top of La Liga if they beat Getafe on Thursday.

Real Madrid not about to get complacent after Barcelona slip-ups: Zinedine Zidane

Pep Guardiola's masterclass on Spanish grounds ensures Manchester City's emphatic victory over Real Madrid in Santiago Bernabeu. Also read: Champions League: Lyon stun Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus in the first leg fixture Kevin De Bruyne's penalty sealed off a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the Round of 16 in the Champions League.

Champions League: Guardiola's masterclass ensures Man City comeback against Real Madrid

Real Madrid's winning streak ended when they conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 at home to Celta Vigo and finish the weekend with their lead over Barcelona down to one point.

La Liga: Celta strike late to put brakes on Real Madrid

Everton's ambition to be among the Premier League's elite is what convinced new manager Carlo Ancelotti to take up the role at the Merseyside club, the Italian said on Monday.

We want to try and play attractive football: Carlo Ancelotti on Everton

Real Madrid hit the woodwork three times but could only draw 0-0 at home to Athletic Bilbao in a frustrating final game of 2019 which meant they slipped two points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.

La Liga: Real Madrid frustrated by Athletic, fall behind Barcelona

Barcelona and Real Madrid could not be separated on Wednesday in a Clasico that was overshadowed by violent clashes between Catalan independence protestors and police outside Camp Nou.

Barcelona, Real Madrid draw as Clasico marred by violence

Champions League gears up for Final 16 draw after record breaking group stage

Gareth Bale "is not ecstatic" with life at Real Madrid but has never asked to leave the club, the Welsh forward's agent has said. Bale's commitment to the 13-times European champions came under the microscope last month after he helped his nation qualify for Euro 2020 and then joined his team mates dancing alongside a banner saying 'Wales.

Gareth Bale has never asked to leave Real Madrid, says agent

Real Madrid registered their biggest win since Zinedine Zidane's return as coach on Wednesday as they demolished struggling Leganes 5-0 to move up to second in La Liga.

La Liga: Benzema stars as Real Madrid put five past limp Leganes

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he is paying no attention to heavy criticism aimed at him after the 3-0 defeat by Paris St Germain in the Champions League and is not bothered that Spanish media continue to link Jose Mourinho with his job.

Zinedine Zidane unfazed by Jose Mourinho talk as Real Madrid prepare for Sevilla test

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale expects his rocky relationship with the Spanish club to experience more turbulence despite a strong start to the campaign after almost leaving them in the close season.

Gareth Bale expects more turbulence at Real Madrid after pre-season woes

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said the club will not prevent injured forward Eden Hazard from travelling to the Belgium team's camp next week but urged him not to play in their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Zidane advises Eden Hazard against playing for Belgium

Zinedine Zidane has challenged Gareth Bale to show why he is still one of the world's best players as he continues his reintegration at Real Madrid. Bale, 30, was a surprise inclusion in the starting line-up against Celta Vigo last weekend, when Madrid opened with an impressive 3-1 win in La Liga and Bale was arguably man of the match.

Gareth Bale has to be the player we know he is: Zinedine Zidane

Coach Zinedine Zidane said Gareth Bale will remain at Real Madrid this season after the Wales forward produced an inspiring performance in a 3-1 win at Celta Vigo on Saturday after a summer of uncertainty.

Gareth Bale to stay after helping Madrid to win at Celta Vigo: Zidane

Real Madrid's preparations for the new season hit an untimely snag as marquee signing Eden Hazard was ruled out of Saturday's La Liga season opener against Celta Vigo after sustaining a muscle injury in Friday's training session.

Eden Hazard out of Madrid season opener with thigh injury

Zinedine Zidane has admitted Gareth Bale is back in his plans ahead of Real Madrid's opening La Liga game of the season against Celta Vigo on Saturday. Eden Hazard sustained a thigh injury in training on Friday, meaning Bale could even start against Celta following a turbulent summer for the Welshman.

I'm now counting on Bale, says Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane remained coy on the Neymar's potential move to the Spanish side as he said that "anything can happen" before the transfer window closes.

Zinedine Zidane counts on Gareth Bale but remains coy over Neymar

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says Gareth Bale's personal life is his own business and not something he would get involved in as long as the Welsh forward was training.

Gareth Bale's round of golf not a concern for Zidane

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane commented on Gareth Bale's future and rumoured move to Chinese Super League club, Jiangsu Suning. As per the media reports, the Welshman is close to signing a three-year deal worth an estimated £1million a week with the Chinese club.

Amid Bale's transfer rumours, Zinedine Zidane says 'Gareth is with us'

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.

I have not 'disrespected' Gareth Bale, says Zinedine Zidane

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane spoke to media after his side's 1-3 loss to Bayern Munich in an entertaining International Champions Cup match in Houston on Saturday.

'Nothing personal against him,' says Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid ready to move Gareth Bale

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