ZINEDINE ZIDANE was taken out with a painful-looking kick to the face in Real Madrid’s draw with Celta Vigo last night.
The Bernabeu boss had emerged from his dugout to bark some orders with the score at 1-1 when the unfortunate incident happened.
This amazing photo shows the exact moment Aidoo caught Zidane flush in the chops with his bootCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Celta Vigo defender Joseph Aidoo was battling for the ball with Toni Kross in the 61st minute.
But he slipped as he went to put his foot on top of the ball and tumbled backwards into the technical area where Zidane was stood.
Aidoo’s legs went up as he rolled over, bringing the France legend into contact with his boot.
Photos showed the exact moment of the collision – you could actually see Zidane’s skin ripple with the impact.
It was his second coming together in the space of a few days after he crashed his car on the way to training.
But at least the World Cup legend took it like a champ.
Zidane, 47, quickly got back up to his feet courtesy of a helping hand from Ghana star Aidoo.
Whatever instructions Zidane did shout out clearly helped because Sergio Ramos put his side back in front just three minutes later from the penalty spot.
Kroos had wiped out Fyodor Smolov’s seventh-minute opener and Santi Mina got a late equaliser for the visitors to see it end 2-2.
Social media users were quick to pick up on the flashpoint.
Referring to a photo of the incident, one said: “That image is BRUTAL.”
Zidane had nowhere to go but down after being kicked in the faceCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The Real boss hit the deck in the 61st-minute flashpointCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Luckily it all ended OK with Aidoo helping the France legend back to his feetCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Another posted: “No yellow? Clear foul by Aidoo against Zidane.”
It could be Raheem Sterling who is soon getting orders from Zidane.
Real Madrid are ready to launch a £180m move to land the Man City winger after the club were hit with a two-year ban from the Champions League.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
