{"id":29316,"date":"2026-04-08T09:11:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/zidane-returns-to-santiago-bernab-rumors-swirl-about-him-joining-france-national-team\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:11:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:11:49","slug":"zidane-returns-to-santiago-bernab-rumors-swirl-about-him-joining-france-national-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/zidane-returns-to-santiago-bernab-rumors-swirl-about-him-joining-france-national-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Zidane returns to Santiago Bernab, rumors swirl about him joining France national team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\">Zinedine Zidane returned to the Santiago Bernab on Champions League night, a far cry from his glory days when he last managed Real Madrid. Los Blancos lost 2-1 to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, but Zidane was there again soaking up the atmosphere at the Bernab\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>The French coach has once again been in the spotlight following reports that he will be taking the job with the French national team. The game gave him a front row seat to several players who could soon be under his wing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Zidane at Santiago Bernab<\/h2>\n<p>Zidane was caught on camera in the stands as rumors about him becoming the France national team coach increased. Real Madrid&#8217;s French players Kylian Mbapp, Aurien Choamuni and Eduardo Camavinga also featured, while Bayern Munich&#8217;s Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise featured.<\/p>\n<p>Zidane has been a free agent since leaving Real Madrid in December 2021, a surprising reality given his elite form. During his second stint, he won La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup, taking his total to 11 trophies with the club.<\/p>\n<p>The French legend enjoyed a special night at the Bernabeu, but it ended on a bitter note as Real Madrid fell short. All eyes now turn to the second leg, where Kylian Mbapp&#8217;s decisive goal will keep their Champions League hopes alive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/football\/champions-league\/2026\/04\/08\/69d58104268e3e3d668b45d1.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zinedine Zidane returned to the Santiago Bernab on Champions League night, a far cry from his glory days when he last managed Real Madrid. Los Blancos lost 2-1 to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, but Zidane was there again soaking up the atmosphere at the Bernab\u00e9. 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