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El Clásico news: Zidane’s secret weapon to try to stop Messi?

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is “obsessed” with how to stop Lionel Messi, claims Barcelona-based Diario SPORT. It’s the “age old dilemma,” and a huge “headache” for Zidane, Madrid’s Diario AS reports.

Yes, all eyes are on the six-time Ballon d’Or winner as el clásico looms right around the corner. And especially the eyes of Madrid’s manager, Zidane.

“Zidane doesn’t want any more Messi surprises,” SPORT reckons. “Therefore, he’s looking at what he can do to slow him down.