(CNN) — Zinedine Zidanes second coming Real Madrid proved the Frenchman isnt a wonder worker.
When he returned as coach, he also was supposed to supply answers to some season.
From the time Zidane had been reappointed in March, two managers — Julen Lopetegui and Santiago Solari — were and gone in the blink of the eye.
Fast forward to the conclusion of the season and Real Madrid had dropped 17 games in all competitions and finished 19 points making it the Los Blancos facet.
Actual dropped four of Zidanes 11 games but his first spell gained him the benefit of the doubt with the clubs board.
However, because La Liga shouts off Athletic Club beat Barcelona on Friday — doubts still linger over Zidanes man management skills, his tactical nous and whether or not the success of his first bout has been down to 11 players human brilliance — notably Cristiano Ronaldos persistent goalscoring feats.
I think the principal victory of Zidane in the previous years has been Cristiano Ronaldo and he is not in Madrid anymore, Catalunya Radio journalist Ernest Macia told CNN Sport.
So today we will see the true Zidane. The folks here in Madrid said:The Real Madrid of Zinedine Zidane, it was the Real Madrid of Cristiano Ronaldo. Today well see how hard its to manage, to master a dressing room like Real Madrid — especially when results are not good.
Hes a great deal of credit since he won three Champions Leagues, but it will depend not only on the results but on how Real Madrid plays. Contrary to Barcelona, which is a club having a doctrine and DNA, Real is a club that welcomes cash to win titles.
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Pogba or Pogba
A — which has contained a and the ongoing feud with Gareth Bale of Zidane has added doubt to an historic period in the club.
Its been widely reported that the Frenchman will now keep both Bale and James Rodriguez from the group against his own fantasies, as Actual failed to land his own No. 1 midfielder goal Paul Pogba.
Actual President Florentino Perez has reportedly clashed over their future functions with Zidane, and has been believed to be a lover of James — and the Welshman — coming into his defense on a number of events during his time at the club.
Zinedine Zidane wanted Pogba at any cost, Macia said. When he was asked:Okay, if Pogba isnt possible, another player? He said:Pogba.
Of course it is a major disappointment if Pogba stays [at Manchester United], hell need to locate answers someplace else. Hes been given three of four different choices and he is unhappy with Bale, who is a participant who makes a huge difference but he has hurt very frequently.
A couple of summer signings will need time and Zidane has continued to show preference to what he sees as his old defender that is trusted.
Karim Benzema looks set to start the season up front ahead of new $60 million ($66.5M) striker Luka Jovic, although doubts remain regarding the role summer marquee signing Eden Hazard will play.
Actual announced Friday the Belgian superstar has suffered a hamstring injury and will miss Saturdays season opener against Celta Vigo, to make matters worse.
Stalwart Marcelo will probably be preferred at left back to exciting youthful signing Ferland Mendy, as will Raphael Varane instead of $50 million ($55M) signing Eder Militao to associate captain Sergio Ramos at the core of defense.
I dont see them winning a lot more titles, Macia explained. In Europe they have big competitions, in La Liga they have Barcelona which is well settled. It will return to this project is grown by Real Madrid.
With fresh players, notably the registering of Hazard, and also how they create the transition in the old ones — such as Modric in midfield — along with the newcomers. I believe that Real has got the players to get it done but Im not sure that Zidane is your guy.
I think it will be quite difficult for him and his new time there will be more challenging compared to the previous four years.
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Champions League obsession
Barcelonas settled side would be the favourite to keep its La Liga title with Atletico Madrid undergoing the squad overhaul — an exciting one — at the eight-year predominate of Diego Simeone.
The $120 million ($132M) registering of Antoine Griezmann from guide rival Atleti and the arrival of precocious talent Frenkie de Jong from Ajax has augmented an already world class group.
Barcelonas focus this season will be on the Champions League, a contest it has not won because 2015 and has since crashed out of in fashion the past two seasons.
After surrendering 3-0 and 4-1 Duty contributes against Roma and Liverpool there is a growing issue among fans that the team is throwing off chances for the greatest player Lionel Messi.
After what has happened in the previous two seasons, the Champions League has become the priority — Id say its an obsession, Macia explained. At Barcelona we all know we have potentially the best player ever and that we are squandering our time committing irrational mistakes.
In Barcelona we believe the Champions League is essential for this team. Not only due to Messi but because Barcelona has an amazing team.
They have invested a Great Deal of cash in Griezmann and De Jong and possibly Barcelona has the best squad in Europe, along with Manchester City.
Barcelonas pre-season demonstrating hints that the new players are integrating well into the programs this year, losing just once and continues to be promising.
However, Barcas defeat in Bilbao Friday hinted while Actual won 3-1 away despite playing most of the second half after Luka Modric was sent off the Blaugrana might have a battle on his hands acquire the title.
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