Real madrid news 2020
Here are some of the top Real Madrid news stories from 2020:
January 2020
- Real Madrid appoints Zinedine Zidane as their new manager for the second time, replacing Santiago Solari. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Real Madrid signs Brazilian midfielder Reinier Jesus from Flamengo for a reported fee of €30 million. (Source: ESPN)
February 2020
- Real Madrid's star player, Eden Hazard, suffers a fractured ankle during a Champions League match against Manchester City. (Source: The Guardian)
- Real Madrid's president, Florentino Pérez, announces that the club will not be signing any new players in the winter transfer window. (Source: Marca)
March 2020
- The Spanish government orders a lockdown in Madrid due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing Real Madrid to play their matches behind closed doors. (Source: The New York Times)
- Real Madrid's La Liga match against Valencia is postponed due to the pandemic. (Source: AS)
April 2020
- Real Madrid's captain, Sergio Ramos, tests positive for COVID-19. (Source: El País)
- Real Madrid's manager, Zinedine Zidane, announces that the club will not be participating in the Champions League quarterfinals due to the pandemic. (Source: UEFA)
May 2020
- Real Madrid's La Liga season is suspended indefinitely due to the pandemic. (Source: ESPN)
- Real Madrid's president, Florentino Pérez, announces that the club will be reducing their staff and salaries due to the financial impact of the pandemic. (Source: Marca)
June 2020
- Real Madrid's La Liga season is officially ended, with Barcelona declared champions. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Real Madrid's manager, Zinedine Zidane, announces that the club will be undergoing a major overhaul of their squad in the summer transfer window. (Source: AS)
July 2020
- Real Madrid signs French defender Éder Militão from Porto for a reported fee of €50 million. (Source: ESPN)
- Real Madrid signs Spanish midfielder Federico Valverde to a new contract until 2025. (Source: Marca)
August 2020
- Real Madrid signs German midfielder Luka Jović from Eintracht Frankfurt for a reported fee of €60 million. (Source: ESPN)
- Real Madrid's manager, Zinedine Zidane, announces that the club will be competing in the Champions League group stage. (Source: UEFA)
These are just a few of the top Real Madrid news stories from 2020.