This is a thread about the most underrated, under-appreciated, and most disrespected football manager of the 21st century, Zidane. The thread will show you the numerous records and accomplishments he has achieved in his very young career that most managers only dream about. He took over a broken squad that were unhappy, out of the Copa del Rey, and third in the table. In just his 15th game in charge, he went to the Cam Nou and beat a Barcelona that were on the longest unbeaten streak in their history (39 games), and he did that with just 10 men.

Thread of facts and statistics that disprove the “Franco helped Real Madrid” theories. During Franco’s reign [1936 to 1975], Real Madrid won just ONE more national title than Barcelona:

> RM: 21 titles
> FCB: 20 titles