5 Interesting facts about Real Madrid’s new manager: Julen Lopetegui

#3 Double European Winner

Many players from this under-21 European winning team will represent Spain in Russia 2018

Despite, Lopetegui’s below-par club record, he has forged a good reputation internationally. The current Spain manager coached the Spanish youth teams between 2010-2014, winning the European championships with the under-19s as well as the under-21s in successive years.

His teams played breath-taking football as they impressed everyone on their way to becoming champions. The likes of David De Gea, Saul Niguez, Koke, Isco and Thiago, who all starred at these youth tournaments form the spine of the current national team which starts as huge tournament favourites.

Familiarity and success with the Spanish youngsters might have played a huge role in Lopetegui getting a shot at managing the Senior Spanish side.