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Join the Sport360 team as we all the news regarding Real Madrid after their 2-1 loss to Levante on Saturday put Julen Lopetegui under more pressure.
Los Blancos also look ahead to a midweek Champions League clash against Viktoria Plzen.
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18:45 – Sacking Lopetegui ‘would be crazy’
Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui has come under fire for the club’s poor form ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Viktoria Plzen.
However, midfielder Isco is firmly behind his manager and says the players must take responsibility for the reigning European champions’ slump.
He said: “I think it would be crazy (to sack him), you have to let him work.
Isco
17:05 – Lopetegui committed to Madrid
Under-fire Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui is adamant he will be in charge of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Viktoria Plzen.
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Julen Lopetegui.
13:30 – Ramos urges Madrid fans to keep the faith
The defender also posted a video on his Instagram account of some of his highlights with the club accompanied by dramatic music and the caption: “We always fight, we never surrender.”
Sergio Ramos
11:37 – Guti frontrunner to replace Lopetegui
Julen Lopetegui’s job as Real Madrid manager is hanging on by a thread but defeat in the Clasico could spell doom for the Spaniard.
Speculation is growing that in the event of his dismissal, former midfielder Guti would step into his shoes.
Guti