Eden Hazard is now ready to face his former club, Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals.
Hazard left Chelsea for Real Madrid in 2019 for a fee of around £100m after seven trophy-laden years at Stamford Bridge.
However, the Belgium International has struggled with injuries and form since moving to the Spanish capital, making only 14 appearances in all competitions this season.
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The La Liga giants will face Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals after overcoming another Premier League side, Liverpool, 3-1 on aggregate in the quarter-final with Thomas Tuchel’s seeing off FC Porto to reach the stage first time in seven years.
Zidane said that Hazard is now back and ready, starting with Real Madrid’s clash against Getafe tonight.
“He is feeling very better and he is ready,’ Zidane told a press conference on Saturday evening.
“He wants to be back more than anyone else. We have been more cautious with [Dani] Carvajal and Hazard, because they are relapses.
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“They are both better and that is good for the team.”
However, Former England defender, Stuart Pearce has tipped Chelsea to beat Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
He also predicted an all-English final.
Chelsea face Real Madrid in one of the semi-finals, while Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain will battle for a place in the final.
Pearce described Thomas Tuchel’s side as a team to beat at the moment as they are set to face Spanish side.
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Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 on aggregate in the quarter-final to book their place in the final four.
Chelsea got past Porto 2-1 on aggregate on Tuesday night as they continue to thrive under Thomas Tuchel.
Tuchel’s side will also face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday in what could be a precursor to an all-English Champions League final.
“We’ve got two outstanding ties on our hands. Delighted the two English clubs have been kept apart,” former England defender Pearce told talkSPORT.
“We’ve got an opportunity for an all-English final. It’s almost impossible to call, both semi-finals. Some top, top quality. Just sit back and enjoy it.”
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