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FILE - In this file photo dated Jan. 5, 2016, Real Madrid's coach Zinedine Zidane, right, sits down in front of the media prior a press conference at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain. Zinedine Zidane is again stepping down as Real Madrid coach. The club says the Frenchman is leaving his job. It comes four days after a season in which Madrid failed to win a title for the first time in more than a decade. (AP Photo/Paul White, File)
Zidane quits again as Madrid coach after winless season

By Tales Azzoni May. 27, 2021 06:35 AM EDT

Barcelona's Lionel Messi walks during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Celta at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, May. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Atlético looking good; doubts surround Barcelona and Madrid

By Tales Azzoni May. 24, 2021 10:47 AM EDT

Atalanta's Luis Muriel celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a Serie A soccer match between Atlanta and Napoli, in Bergamo's Atleti Azzurri d'Italia stadium, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (Gianluca Checchi/LaPresse via AP)
A year after 'Game Zero,' Atalanta welcomes Real Madrid

By Daniella Matar Feb. 23, 2021 10:58 AM EST

FILE- In this Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 file photo, Real Madrid's head coach Zinedine Zidane applauds during a Spanish Copa del Rey round of 32 soccer match between Alcoyano and Real Madrid at the El Collao stadium in Alcoy, Spain. Zidane has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Spanish club's announcement comes two days after Zidane coached the team in a 2-1 loss at third-tier Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey. The club has not provided other information on his health status. Madrid plays at Alavés in the Spanish league on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jose Breton, File)
Struggling Madrid visits Alavés without Zidane due to virus

By Joseph Wilson Jan. 22, 2021 09:02 AM EST

Real Madrid's Rodrygo sits on the pitch with an injury during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Granada at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Asensio spurs Real Madrid to 2-0 win over Granada

By Joseph Wilson Dec. 23, 2020 05:03 PM EST

Barcelona's Gerard Pique is assisted from the pitch after getting an injury during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Atlético in pole position after beating Barça, Madrid slip

By Joseph Wilson Nov. 21, 2020 04:23 PM EST

Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois dives but fails to save the Real Madrid's Raphael Varane's an own goal during the Champions League, group B soccer match between Real Madrid and Shakhtar Donetsk at Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Shakhtar team depleted by coronavirus stuns Real Madrid 3-2

By Tales Azzoni Oct. 21, 2020 03:00 PM EDT

Real Madrid's Luka Modric, reacts after stopped during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Deportivo Alaves at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Friday, July 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Madrid beats Alavés 2-0 for 8th straight win in title march

By Joseph Wilson Jul. 10, 2020 06:08 PM EDT

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, right, is challenged by Getafe's Xabier Etxeita during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Getafe at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, July 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Ramos helps Madrid edge Getafe 1-0, increase lead over Barca

By Joseph Wilson Jul. 02, 2020 06:02 PM EDT

Casemiro (izquierda) del Real Madrid festeja tras anotar un gol ante el Espanyol en el partido de la Liga de España en Barcelona, el domingo 28 de junio de 2020. (AP Foto/Joan Monfort)
Brilliant Benzema helps Madrid go 2 points clear of Barca

By Joseph Wilson Jun. 28, 2020 06:22 PM EDT

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal with teammates during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Mallorca at Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, June 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Madrid back in front in Spain after 2-0 win over Mallorca

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 24, 2020 04:01 PM EDT