Real looking for quick replacement for Ancelotti

Real Madrid hope to appoint Carlo Ancelotti’s successor next week after sacking the Italian on Monday – just over a year to the day since he guided them to their 10th European Cup success.

Ancelotti guided Real to an extra-time Champions League final victory over city rivals Atletico last May which earned them a record-extending ’La Decima’, but he was relieved of his duties after a disappointing second campaign in charge at the Bernabeu.