May 5th 2024.
Zinedine Zidane, the legendary football player and former manager of Real Madrid, is confident that his former team will make it to the Champions League final. Real Madrid is set to face off against Bayern Munich in the second leg of the semi-finals on Wednesday. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving both teams with an equal chance of progressing to the final.
Bayern Munich, led by Carlo Ancelotti, has a strong record in Champions League knockout games at home and is considered the favorite to reach the final. However, Zidane, who has won the Champions League once as a player and three times as a manager with Real Madrid, believes that his former club will come out on top.
In an interview with Sky Germany at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, Zidane expressed his hope for a Real Madrid victory, acknowledging that it will be a tough and challenging match. The young Brazilian player Vinicius Junior, who scored two goals in the first leg, will be a key factor in Real Madrid's success.
Zidane, who left Real Madrid in May 2021, has not managed a club since then. He was recently linked to a surprise move to Bayern Munich, who are still searching for a replacement for their current head coach, Thomas Tuchel. However, several setbacks, including rejections from top candidates like Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, and Ralf Rangnick, have made the search difficult for Bayern.
When asked if he would consider managing Bayern in the future, Zidane replied with a smile, "I am going to watch the race, thanks." While his response may not have given a definite answer, it is clear that Zidane is focused on watching the upcoming match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, where he hopes his former team will emerge victorious.
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