Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane tests positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid's coach Zinedine Zidane, pictured above. Alberto Saiz/AP)

MADRID — Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Spanish club said Friday.

The announcement came two days after Zidane coached the team in a 2-1 loss at third-tier Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey.

The club has not provided any other information on his health status.

Madrid plays at Alaves in the Spanish league on Saturday.

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