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| Real MadridThe first time they cross paths as managers |
On one side, Zinedine Zidane. On
the other, Diego Pablo Simeone. Much more than three points at stake. A
derby. A duel of the utmost rivalry. An encounter between second and
third in La Liga, the 2013/14 Champions League finalists.
On paper, the two men in the dugouts represent opposing styles. They
did as players: the Frenchman oozed class and talent, whereas the
Argentine was the perfect example of rage, zeal and commitment.
As coaches, with Zidane in the early stages of his career, it looks
like their roles are comparable. He opts for an attacking 4-3-3 with his
side intent on dominating possession. Simeone, on the other hand, has
created a genuinely competitive machine. It seems that there are a lot
of differences, but there are more things that the pair have in common.
The players only defended the colours of Real and Atlético for five
years as players, but this was long enough for them to leave deep marks
on their clubs. Zidane arrived at 29 years of age, but everyone fell in
love with his football and he will always be remembered for his goal in
the final of the 9th European Cup.
Simeone played for the 'Rojiblancos' in two separate spells and in
the first he was a key player when Atlético won their historic double.
His goal against Albacete was decisive in winning the team's penultimate
league title.
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