Real Madrid vs. Huesca: Odds, Preview, Live Stream, TV Info

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane will take charge of the team for the second time since returning to the club on Sunday, when they host La Liga's bottom side, Huesca, at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Following his surprise return to Madrid earlier in March, Zidane got off to a winning start before the international break, with his side dispatching of struggling Celta Vigo 2-0. They are just two points behind local rivals Atletico Madrid but still 12 back on leaders Barcelona.

Los Blancos are the favourites once again on Sunday, as they face a Huesca team that is finding the going tough in their first season in the top flight. They go into the gameweek's fixtures seven points off safety.

Odds

Real Madrid win: 1-7

Draw: 37-4

Huesca win: 22-1

Odds according to Oddschecker.

Date: Sunday, March 31

Time: 7:45 p.m. (BST), 2:45 p.m. (ET)

TV Info: ITV 4 (UK), beIN Sports (U.S.)

Live Stream: ITV Hub (UK), Eleven Sports (U.S.), beIN Sports Connect (U.S.)

Preview

While Zidane would have been disappointed to take over a team that has no trophies to play for in the remaining weeks of the season, the start of his second spell could not have been more straightforward.

On March 16, they easily beat an out-of-sorts Celta in front of the Madridistas. On Sunday, they are huge favourites against the worst team in the division.

Significantly, both Gareth Bale and Isco were on the scoresheet against Celta, with each having fallen out of favour under previous manager Santiago Solari. Per WhoScored.com, the players Zidane recalled to the first team all made an impression:

Having failed to find consistency in 2018-19, Bale was able to make an impact for a manager who knows him well (UK only):

Although Madrid will be able to recall Casemiro following his recent suspension, it would be a surprise if Zidane made too many changes.

Sunday's opponents are unlikely to be too adventurous and will be content if they can somehow emerge from the match with a draw. The likes of Isco, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos should be able to influence the game without having to worry too much about their defensive duties.

For Isco in particular, Zidane's return represents a major boost, as he failed to start a La Liga game under Solari. Dermot Corrigan of ESPN FC summed up how long the attacking midfielder had been waiting for a goal in the Spanish top flight before netting against Celta:

Earlier in March, there was a growing chance of Huesca getting out of trouble, especially after they earned a dramatic 2-1 win over Sevilla. However, their momentum has been stunted by two successive defeats, and safety looks a long way away.

When they travelled to face Barcelona in September, Huesca were on the end of an 8-2 demolition. While they will avoid a similar hammering in the Spanish capital on Sunday, it's hard to make a case for them getting anything given the chasm in quality between the two teams.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3-0 Huesca