El Clasico 2020: Zidane's perfect record at Camp Nou gives huge ray of hope to Real Madrid

An embarrassing 2-3 defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk midweek in Champions League seemingly has left Real Mrid squ disgruntled. Moreover, Los Blancos face anor daunting task in ir LaLiga title defence when y come up against Barcelona on Saturday. But manager Zinedine Zidane's form at Camp Nou comes as a relief for defending LaLiga champions. 

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Zidane vs Barcelona: Frenchman yet to lose at Camp Nou as a manager 

Zidane's stats against Barcelona as a manager has been nothing short of exceptional. Frenchman, who once dazzled on pitch, causing riots at Camp Nou, has overseen five El Clasico ties since he took over managerial reins at Real Mrid. Interestingly, three-time Champions League-winning manager hasn't lost a single game at Camp Nou. 

Zidane's record against Barcelona is an envious cause for several or managers who haven't survived Camp Nou wave. Frenchman's first El Clasico was a memorable one. On April 2, 2016, Barcelona's 39-game unbeaten run was brought to a halt by Real Mrid, avenging ir 0-4 defeat in prior clash under Rafael Benitez. 

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Zidane El Clasico record 'envied' by or managers 

Revisiting previous season's Barcelona vs Real Mrid fixtures, Los Blancos managed to maintain an edge over ir arch-rivals. first El Clasico of season played at Camp Nou ended in a goalless draw, thus Zidane maintaining a perfect record away from home. 

But Real Mrid turned tide against visiting side at Bernabeu in most recent clash. Brazilian prodigy Vinicius Jr and striker Mariano Diaz scored to bag victory at home, thus ending Barcelona's title hopes last term. manager would be expecting a similar performance from his side. 

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'Zidane sacked' rumours doing rounds ahe of Barcelona vs Real Mrid clash 

But team aren't seemingly in ir top form ahe of El Clasico 2020 clash. Real Mrid have suffered two consecutive defeats - against Ciz and Shakhtar Donestk. Absence of skipper Sergio Ramos in Champions League midweek proved fatal for Los Blancos.

But 34-year-old centre-back has travelled to Barcelona with squ and will play on Saturday, confirmed Zidane in a pre-match presser. Moreover, rumours of manager's sacking have begun doing rounds and is ideal time for Zidane to respond to his critics. 

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