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What Julen Lopetegui's shock Real Madrid appointment means for the European champions

Julen Lopetegui in training. [Photo/Courtesy]

Real Madrid declared Julen Lopetegui the successor to Zinedine Zidane on Tuesday, appointing the Spain boss on a three-year deal starting after the World Cup.

Zidane stepped down after winning three consecutive Champions League titles, leaving huge shoes to fill at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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