No Evidence Zidane Attended the Manchester City Match at the Santiago Bernabeu
The Claim
A photo shows Zinedine Zidane watching Real Madrid vs. Manchester City at the Bernabeu stadium.
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Emerging story
Social media users are circulating a photo purporting to show former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane in the Santiago Bernabeu during the match between Real Madrid and Manchester City on May 4, 2022.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar's investigation found the circulating claim misleading. The image making the rounds is from a 2021 Spanish League match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Misbar was unable to locate any credible sources reporting that Zidane attended the Real Madrid vs. Manchester City match on May 4, 2022.
Manchester City vs. Real Madrid
Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 6-5 at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, May 4, in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final.
Furthermore, Clarence Seedorf, Patrice Evra, Rafael Nadal, and Ronald Koeman, a former Real Madrid player, attended the match.
