Published 10:53 IST, December 2nd 2020

Real Madrid fans demand Zidane's sacking as Shakhtar loss hits Round of 16 UCL chances

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has come in for some sharp criticism following their Shakhtar defeat, with fans demanding the Frenchman's exit.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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Real Mrid manr Zinedine Zidane achieved unthinkable with Los Blancos when he guided his side to three consecutive Champions League titles a few years back. But most recent defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League have raised doubts over Frenchman's ability to continue at Bernabeu. Moreover, several of club fans seem to have begun losing faith in manr, furr demanding his resignation. 

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Shakhtar vs Real Mrid highlights: Raphael Varane's struggle continues 

A victory against Shakhtar Donetsk would have ensured a spot for Real Mrid in Round of 16 of Champions League. But club's struggle was furr prolonged by Ukrainian outfit, as y hammered Los Blancos at home. Dentinho and Mar Solomon scored once each as Real Mrid's attack seemed chargeless on Tuesday. 

Moreover, Real Mrid defender Raphael Varane has come in for massive criticism after his poor positioning leing to first goal. Real Mrid were caught on a counter with Varane seen tracking back sloppily from midfield, with Dentinho bagging opener. 

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Zidane sacked rumours began doing rounds 

defeat furr poses a potent threat to Real Mrid's future in competition this season. A victory against Borussia Monchenglbach is a must for defending LaLiga champions to ensure club continue in Champions League. A defeat will kck out Real Mrid, with Spanish giants set to ply ir tre in Europa League. 

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But defeat has reignited talks of inability and tactical crudeness of Zidane as ideal manr to le from sidelines at Bernabeu. Following loss, several Real Mrid fans took to Twitter to demand Frenchman's sacking by president Florenti Perez. 

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Fans blame Zidane's favouritism for Champions League debacle 

One fan slammed manr for his favouritism towards some veteran players while igring young talents. He cited fact that Karim Benzema hn't played a minute for close to a month, but was immediately included in starting line up in games against Alaves and Shakhtar while igring Maria Diaz. But, Zidane, in his post-match conference insists, "I will t resign."

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10:53 IST, December 2nd 2020