Former Real Madrid player and manager Zinedine Zidane was in attendance at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, March 23, 2026, to watch his former club defeat city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-0 in La Liga. The French football legend was captured by television cameras watching the match from the stands.
The victory, secured with goals from Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham, strengthened Real Madrid's position at the top of the league table. Zidane, who won multiple trophies with the club both as a player and a coach, remains a revered figure among the Madrid faithful.
His presence at the high-profile derby sparked discussion among fans and media, though he was there as a spectator and not in any official capacity with the club. Zidane has been out of management since leaving his second stint as Real Madrid coach in 2021.
