Luca Zidane misses, while Zinedine triumphs with the Blues
Luca Zidane, Algerian goalkeeper of Leganés, made two decisive saves before making a reckless outing that gave the first goal to Castellón, while his father, Zinedine Zidane, celebrated France's victory in the Nations League.
Leganés' match took place on September 28, 2026, on the seventh matchday of the Spanish second division, against Castellón. Leganés lost at home 2-0, the first goal being directly linked to Luca Zidane's outing. This defeat placed them in tenth place in the table.
Two praised saves
The Algerian goalkeeper first denied two attempts, one from Adam Jakobsen and the other from Ousmane Camara. He described these interventions as “splendid”. These two saves allowed Leganés to keep hope before the collapse.
Reckless outing and 2-0 defeat
In the 24th minute, a through ball reached Luca Zidane about thirty metres from his goal. Trying to play it out, he missed the pass, leaving the ball at the feet of Israel Suero who scored a left‑footed lob. This goal opened the scoring for Castellón.
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Since his arrival, Luca Zidane has conceded six goals in six matches, while keeping three clean sheets. His team, Leganés, sits in tenth place on the table. These statistics highlight the alternation between brilliant performances and costly errors.
Meanwhile, Zinedine Zidane, manager of the Bleus, led France to a 1-0 victory over Belgium in the Nations League. This achievement represents his second consecutive success at the national helm. The triumph was celebrated as a landmark moment for France.
The evening was particularly intense for the Zidane family, Monday being described as “a contrasting evening”. The term Icon appears in the headline, recalling the exceptional nature of the event. Luca thus experienced a night less glorious than his father.
Zidane changes nine starters and leads France to victory
France made nine changes from kickoff, including three young players: Jérémy Jacquet, Andy Diouf and Lucas Da Cunha. Michael Olise delivered an individual feat at the end of the match, consolidating the overall dominance of the Bleus.