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Why Zinedine Zidane’s return to Real Madrid is a flex
He came, he saw, he conquered and came back for more. Real Madrid posed as the ‘prodigal club’ in calling back their three consecutive UEFA Champions League hero back to the Spanish capital after two unsuccessful attempts at replacing him. The Frenchman seemingly has all his demands met and keen to work the club back to La Liga and European dominance.
Bale in limbo upon Zidane's return to the Real Madrid touchline
Madrid’s savior may have arrived in the form of serial Champions League winner, Zinadine Zidane. But it may not be all good news for the 29-year-old Welshman, Gareth Bale.