In 2016, Zidane took over a team eliminated from the Copa del Rey, still in the Champions League and five points off Barcelona in the league. Although Real managed to make up up to 11 points in four matches, the Catalans did their bit and reconquered the domestic league.
However, Madrid's great ending to the season by winning the last 10 matches laid the foundations for a team which won the Champions League in Milan and were crowned La Liga champions the following season.
After three years and three Champions Leagues, Zidane took over the reigns again at a Real Madrid team who had been knocked out of the Copa del Rey and the Champions League as well as being 12 points off Barca in the league. An irremediable situation even for the Frenchman in the last couple of months of the season.
Real Madrid host Huesca in the second of the ten games which Zidane looks to win to get back the team's confidence. In order to accomplish the mission, Zidane is confident of getting back his side's finishing. something which went under Solari. Up to now, only Capello's side in 2006-07 had scored less goals. This season, Real Madrid have scored 94 goals in 47 matches. Very poor numbers for an outfit which is known for its clinical finishing.