3 managers Real Madrid could sign to become unstoppable again

After enjoying recent European success under ex-coach, Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid seems to be under a huge crisis this season.

Following their third consecutive UEFA Champions League triumph, Zinedine Zidane shockingly resigned as the head coach of the Spanish giants. Real Madrid fans were not over the loss of one of their best managers ever, when their highest ever goalscorer, Cristiano Ronaldo, also left the club to join Juventus.

Losing two of the main components of their structure looked very painful, but the Real Madrid hierarchy believed that the team would cope without them, and they’d be able to fill the void left by both legends.

Amidst the rumours of some big names including Neymar Jr and Eden Hazard joining the club, Los Blancos ended up signing Mariano.

Newly appointed coach Julen Lopetegui believed that he’d be able to fill the attacking void left by Cristiano Ronaldo, and would construct a new system around Gareth Bale by making him the new main man of the team.

Everything seemed fine as Real Madrid started the pre-season on a good note. However, a humiliating UEFA Super Cup defeat at the hands of their city rivals Atletico Madrid sent some warning signals to Los Blancos.

Going further, Real Madrid had a good start to their LaLiga season as Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale looked in good form, but as the season progressed, they clearly have missed the presence of their talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Madrid have collected just 14 points from their first nine league games. Surprisingly, they have conceded 9 goals, and have drawn two games while losing another three. They’ve also set a new record for a goalless run in their 116 years of history, as they failed to score for almost seven hours, clearly missing a top quality goalscorer.

Things aren’t going well for Julen Lopetegui at the Bernabeu, and many sources from Spain are claiming that the Spanish tactician would be sacked in the coming days. Lets take a look at some managers Real Madrid could sign to make themselves unstoppable again.

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#3 Antonio Conte

Can Conte replicate Zidane's tenure with Real Madrid?

The Italian manager inspired Chelsea FC to the Premier League title in his first year at Stamford Bridge. The 49 year old tactician was sacked by Chelsea this summer after a horrific EPL season last year.

However, he still managed to win an FA Cup title for The Blues in the 2017-18 season, beating Manchester United in the final. Conte has an attacking mindset for the game, and would be able to handle the pressure at the Bernabeu.

Provided that Real Madrid would be offering him a good transfer budget in the coming window, he would ideally choose the perfect forwards for his side, and build a new era without Cristiano Ronaldo. Currently he is unemployed, and some sources are claiming that he is willing to take the Real Madrid job.

#2 Guti Hernandez

Just like Zinedine Zidane, Guti knows everything about the Spanish side

The former Real Madrid player and Real Madrid under-19 coach is currently working as an assistant manager for Turkish side, Beskitas.

Just like Zinedine Zidane, Guti knows everything about the Spanish side. He has good relations with the squad, and was one of the fan favourites to take the job after Zidane.

The 41-year-old switched to the Turkish side after he was denied the opportunity to manage the Real Madrid Castilla side. However, he is now being considered an emergency replacement for Julen Lopetegui in mid-season.

Rafa Benitez was having a similar time at the Bernabeu just like Lopetegui, however, after Zidane’s appointment as the head coach in mid-season, Real Madrid’s fortunes changed for good.

The same thing is being expected from Guti, and fans would love to have him as the new manager for the drowning Madrid side.

#1 Jose Mourinho

Will Jose Mourinho return to Real Madrid?

According to recent reports, Real Madrid are considering a shocking move for Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho.

The Portuguese manager’s job at Old Trafford is under speculation as he has not started off well this season. His fallout with certain United players and failure in providing good results suggests that his time with The Red Devils is limited.

However, Real Madrid would look to sign the manager, as he would make them unstoppable again. Mourinho has previously managed Los Blancos and made them one the most offensive teams in Europe.

His 2011-12 season with the Spanish giants where they scored a mammoth 121 league goals still stands as a record in LaLiga.

Under Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid stood as arguably the best counter-attacking football team in the world. A switch to the Bernabeu would change everything for both parties, and it is expected that Jose would completely turn over the current situation at the Bernabeu.