Zinedine Zidane’s Castilla Side Suffer Narrow Defeat in Coach’s Debut
Zinedine Zidane’s first match in charge of Real Madrid’s reserve team, Castilla, ended in disappointment as they were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Atlético Madrid B.
The former assistant to Carlo Ancelotti, appointed as Castilla coach in June, saw his side take an early lead before being pegged back and ultimately overtaken by their city rivals. The loss adds to Atlético’s growing dominance over Real Madrid at multiple levels, extending beyond the first teams.
Despite the defeat, observers noted Zidane’s energetic and passionate approach from the touchline as he begins his managerial career. This season, Castilla will compete in the Spanish third division, aiming to build a solid foundation under their new coach.
