Following the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as the new Real Madrid manager, we look at five of the Frenchman’s best moments during his playing days at the Bernabeu.
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September 7, 2001
After five stellar years at Juventus, Real paid a then-record €75m to make Zidane their latest Galactico.
May 1, 2002
His debut season bore 12 goals with the pick of the bunch being a stunning solo effort against Deportivo.
May 15, 2002
Zidane’s left-footed volley against Leverkusen in the Champions League final is one of the greatest ever goals.
December 15, 2003
Having helped inspire Madrid to the La Liga title, Zidane was named FIFA World Player of the Year for a third time.
May 7, 2006
Zidane signed off in style with a goal and a tearful farewell at the Bernabeu in an epic 3-3 against Villarreal.