Hazard confesses to worst individual campaign despite LaLiga triumph with Real Madrid

Real Madrid winded up ir LaLiga campaign with a draw against Leganes, while also clinching league title on Matchday 37. Interestingly, manr Zinedine Zidane was successful in guiding his side to 34th LaLiga title with Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio missing out on most part of game. Speaking on same, Hazard said he feels this was his worst season, individually.

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Hazard's injury-plagued debut with Real Madrid 

After a move worth an initial €100 million, Hazard was touted as ideal player to take on reins at Santiago Bernabeu after departure of Cristia Ronaldo. However, Belgium international suffered a major setback in his debut season, sustaining an injury that kept him out of squad during initial matchdays. Subsequently, winger missed out on a significant part of season after an ankle injury against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) which forced him to undergo surgery in USA. 

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Worst season individually: Hazard 

After clinching LaLiga title in his debut season, Hazard spoke to franceinfo. former Chelsea star asserted that despite collectively winning LaLiga title, this has been his worst season individually. His statement cant be undermined and rar stands true to his words, having bagged just one goal in a Los Blancos shirt across all competitions. Hazard mand a mere 16 appearances in LaLiga, equalling 1,086 minutes. 

Despite setback in his debut season, Hazard said he's looking ahead to Champions League clash with Man City. 29-year-old believes that his side will duly aim at winning  Champions League title this season. Zidane's men suffered a defeat at home against Man City in first leg of Round of 16, with a 2-1 scoreline. newly crowned LaLiga champions will be looking to overturn first-leg deficit at Etihad on August 7. 

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Hazard praises Zidane

Hazard heaped praise on Zidane, comparing his tenure as a player as well as a manr. Belgian forward asserted that Zidane is a very humble person, 'who kws right kind of stuff to speak at right time'. secret to Real Madrid's success under Frenchman depends on two-way confidence between him and team, said Hazard. 

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