Football La-Liga La-Liga Real Madrid coach Zidane tests positive for coronavirus The French coach was isolating earlier this month after a close contact tested positive for COVID-19 and did not attend a training session as a result. Reuters Madrid 22 January, 2021 18:55 IST Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. - Getty Images Reuters Madrid 22 January, 2021 18:55 IST Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has tested positive for the coronavirus, the La Liga club said in a statement on Friday.The French coach was isolating earlier this month after a close contact tested positive for COVID-19 and did not attend a training session as a result.READ| Zidane back in firing line as Real head to Alaves Zidane, who is under pressure following Real's shock cup defeat to third division side Alcoyano earlier this week, will not be available for their La Liga match away at Alaves on Saturday with his assistant David Bettoni set to take charge.READ| Copa del Rey: Barcelona beats Cornella in extra time, advances to last 16 Real are second in the league standings, seven points behind city rivals Atletico Madrid, who have a game in hand.Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard, midfielder Casemiro and defender Eder Militao also tested positive earlier this season. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.