The European champions Real Madrid have decided to part ways with manager Julen Lopetegui, a day after the club were thrashed 5-1 by arch rivals Barcelona. Lopetegui has been in charge since the start of the season but has overseen a terrible start to the league which sees them languish at the ninth spot.However, Real Madrid Castilla coach and former player Santiago Solari will take charge of the team for the time being. Real Madrid's statement says the decision...

Julen Lopetegui has been sacked as the coach of Real Madrid with Florentino Perez having taken the decision to dismiss the tactician after 130 days in the role and five consecutive defeats.Despite the good feelings of the coach after his meeting with the Real president, the final decision was ultimately to fire the tactician.The defeat against Levante was the final straw for the coach who steered the side to four consecutive games without winning bef...