Zinedine Zidane in ‘angry bust-up with Lucas Vazquez’ after Real Madrid struggle against Athletic Bilbao
Midfielder was reportedly frustrated after not being brought on during the stalemate at San Mames
ZINEDINE ZIDANE reportedly had a 'angry confrontation' with one of his biggest allies as the pressure mounts on the Real Madrid boss.
Los Blancos were held to a goalless draw by Atheltic Bilbao at the weekend and are now eight points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Vazquez has been one of Zidane's biggest allies since taking over but has reportedly become frustrated at making just six stars this season.
And he is said to have let his feelings be known to the Frenchman after being left on the subs bench at San Mames and began throwing expletives.
It is even claimed that midfielder Dani Ceballos had to come between the pair to calm them down.
Zidane is feeling the pressure for the first time in his managerial career at the Bernabeu after a disappointing first-half of the season.
Their Champions League form has also frustrated fans as they sit second in their group and suffered their worst loss in that stage for the last nine years against Tottenham.
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