Zidane explains Eden Hazard inclusion in Real Madrid squad to face Chelsea

Eden Hazard is fit and ready for Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final first-leg against old club Chelsea on Tuesday.

The Belgian has had a torrid time with form and fitness since fulfilling his ambition of moving to the Bernabeu in a £130million deal in 2019.

But he came off the bench in the 77th minute of Madrid’s 0-0 draw against Real Betis on Saturday.

And boss Zinedine Zidane says the forward came through unscathed and is in contention to play when the Blues visit the Bernabeu on Tuesday.

The Frenchman said: “He played 20 minutes the other day and he felt quite good.

“The most important thing is that he doesn’t feel anything about his problem.

“He’s quite well, he’s with us, he’s happy to be with us and contribute to the team a lot.”