Real Madrid crisis: Clasico loss against Barcelona could see Julen Lopetegui sacked

Spanish giants may turn to Antonio Conte after a dismal run of results

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Julen Lopetegui has presided over Real Madrid’s worst La Liga start since 2001
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According to reports in Spain, Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui could be out of a job if his side lose against Barcelona in this month’s El Clasico.

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