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Published 17:48 IST, April 9th 2020

Zidane gives finest pep talk prior to 2017 Champions League final vs Juventus; watch video

Zinedine Zidane is one of the most successful managers in Real Madrid history. Here's what the French manager said to his team during the 2017 UCL final.

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Without a doubt, Zinedine Zidane has been one of the most successful managers at Real Madrid in the last decade. The Frenchman, who has played for Juventus in the past, led Real Madrid to three Champions League trophies. Zinedine Zidane left under acrimonious circumstances after leading Real Madrid to their third consecutive Champions League triumph as did Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been playing for Juventus since 2018. 

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Throwback to Zinedine Zidane doing what he does best

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Here's what Zidane said to his players during the 2017 Champions League final vs Juventus

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After almost a year away, Zinedine Zidane joined Real Madrid again last season, taking over the reins from Julien Lopetegui after a disastrous campaign. Here's a sneak peak into Zidane's epic half-time speech during the 2016-17 Champions League final against Juventus. The Los Blancos eventually went on to win the final with a 4-1 scoreline courtesy of goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Casemiro and Marco Asensio.

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17:48 IST, April 9th 2020