Topics: Real Madrid, Eden Hazard, Zinedine Zidane, Chelsea, Transfer
Zidane claimed he liked the Belgian player after his charity match on Monday. Hazard has just signed a five-year contract extension with Chelsea.

When Madrid likes someone, there is barely anything that can stop them from getting what they want. After Monday's charity game between Ronaldo and Zidane, the French star claimed there are a few players he enjoys watching aside from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with Eden Hazard at the top of the list. 

Zidane, who is currently in charge of Madrid's Castilla B team, has been in the conversation to replace Carlo Ancelotti down the road. It seems like he might already be making plans to make his own team. His positive remarks on Hazard were mentioned in an interview with Fifa.com.

"They're fantastic players (Leo and CR7), but I like Eden Hazard a lot too," Zidane said.  

Hazard is starting to join a very elite conversation

Chelsea's number ten scored the winning goal in a crucial game against Manchester United (1-0). His solid performances this season allowed him to get a contract extension with the London-based team for five more years. That still doesn't mean that the 24-year-old player is out of reach for Los Merengues.

At the beginning of the year, Hazard signed a five-year contract extensionHazard signed a five-year contract extension in 2015

When Fiorentino Perez was trying to sign Gareth Bale in 2013 from Tottenham. The Welshman had just signed a 4-year-contract extension with the Spurs in 2012. By that time, Real Madrid had already been insisting in getting the player who at the time was only 22 years old. Bale did not seem to show much interest in moving.

"The club is progressing and I want to be a part of that, so it was great to get the deal done," Bale said back in 2012 and just one year later he signed with Real Madrid for a record-breaking €91 million transfer fee.

He does not see himself replacing Messi or CR7Hazard does not see himself replacing Messi or CR7

A similar story might be shaping up with Hazard. The Belgian midfielder seems more committed than ever to his current club. This season he has been nominated to PFA player of the year and young player of the year. His 13 goals in the Premier League this season have helped Chelsea to be in the lead of the EPL.

"I like the way he carries himself, that decisive streak in him and the fact that he's improving every year. He can still get better too, and I think he's a big reason why Chelsea are on top of the table," Zizou mentioned.

Hazard has claimed he idolized Zidane while growing upZidane and Hazard