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Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has said he feels "sorry" for Ernesto Valverde after he was sacked by Barcelona this week.
The Blaugrana made the decision to part ways with Valverde despite the fact they are level with Madrid at the top of the La Liga table. He was replaced by Quique Setien, who will take charge of the team for the first time on Sunday, when Granada are the visitors to the Camp Nou.
Speaking on the eve of his own team's match with Sevilla, Zidane offered his thoughts on Barcelona's change of manager, per AS (h/t Football Espana):
"I'm sorry for him.