I think Hazard is ready to play- Zinedine Zidane ahead of Champions League clash against PSG

The Frenchman talked about his players, opponents and love for the league title.
As the UEFA Champions League resumes, Spanish giants Real Madrid face French juggernauts Paris Saint-Germain in their opening group stage game of the season on Wednesday night. The record holders would want to forget their miserable previous outing after some fresh arrivals, most of whom would feature in the game against PSG.
The biggest name to join the team has been the 28-year-old former Chelsea and Lille winger Eden Hazard. The Belgian playmaker has struggled to get his feet running for Los Blancos after an injury he suffered in the pre-season.
The Belgian had to wait until the previous game against Levante to make his official debut for Real after he featured for them in the second half as a substitute. But Zidane has confirmed that the Belgian would start against PSG.
"I think he's ready to play, he's had more training sessions now," Zidane explained.
Zinedine Zidane thinks very highly of the Belgian and believes he's going to be his go to man throughout the season. Real Madrid fans expect them to win trophies after a horrific previous season and Zidane expects Hazard to play a pivotal role in it.
"You know that I've always thought that [Hazard can play a pivotal role for Madrid]; he's decisive, he can make the difference, and the fact that he's at Real Madrid shows that.
"I don't want to compare, but I think that he will be a very important player and his future will be formidable at Real Madrid."
Real Madrid, after an unconvincing pre-season, has suddenly found life after the two outcasts of the team, Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez have delivered for them. Zidane expects his team and their Wedneday game rivals to perform even better as the season progresses.
"We expect a lot from PSG and from Real Madrid, but we're at the start [of the season] and we can do better," Zidane analysed.
"We have to improve and do it on all levels, and I think it's the same for PSG."
Paris, although have started strong in the recent times, have always somehow fallen short and are yet to play a Champions League semifinal. Zidane believes their opponents have it all to make to the top bracket and are always getting better.
"I don't know [what PSG are missing], but I think that they're a team that are always improving; they're a big club but winning the Champions League is not easy."
[KH_RELATED_NEWS title="Related News"][/KH_RELATED_NEWS]Finally, the manager was asked what matters most to him this season - winning La Liga or winning the Champions League. The manager has always stressed that league is what he wants to win the most, but also knows that the club expects him to deliver on all fronts in all competitions.
"What I said is that the league is more beautiful because it's more difficult, but you know that at Madrid everything is important; everything we do, each training session..." the coach explained.

Where passion meets insight — blending breaking news, in-depth strategic analysis, viral moments, and jaw-dropping plays into powerful sports content designed to entertain, inform, and keep you connected to your favorite teams and athletes. Expect daily updates, expert commentary and coverage that never leaves a fan behind.
- RB Salzburg vs Derby County Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendlies 2025
- Flamengo U20 vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendlies 2025
- Manchester City Pre-Season 2025: Schedule, fixtures, results & how to watch
- Arsenal Pre-Season 2025: Schedule, fixtures, results & how to watch
- I really liked what you wrote: Lionel Messi promises signed Argentina shirt to fan
- ‘Football has to resume soon’: Sunil Chhetri shares emotional message as ISL remains on hold
- FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Award winners: Cole Palmer, Desire Doué & more
- Barcelona star Lamine Yamal facing legal action after hiring dwarf entertainers at his 18th birthday party
- PR over development? AIFF budget favours publicity over women's football
- Top six talking points as Manchester United gear up for pre-season 2025
- Top 10 most expensive trophies in football
- Top five English football clubs with most trophies in 21st century
- Cristiano Ronaldo total goals: Breakdown of all 938 career goals by club, country & date
- US President Donald Trump names his greatest footballer of all time during Club World Cup Final half-time show