Real Madrid have reportedly already 'signed' a replacement for Carlo Ancelotti as pressure continues to mount on the Italian manager.

However, the last time Madrid were asked to come back from three goals down was against Borussia Dortmund in the 2012-13 season with Jose Mourinho as a coach and they failed to do so. They had been 4-1 down in the first leg. In the second leg, with the Bernabeu behind them, they were on the verge of a comeback with a 2-0 win.

Odegaard has since flourished under Mikel Arteta and ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League quarter-final clash between Madrid and Arsenal, a far more complimentary Ancelotti claimed Odegaard has become one of the best midfielders in Europe. In fact, the Italian admitted that Odegaard was right to leave the Bernabeu for a new challenge in 2021.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has on Saturday provided his take on the club’s chances of retaining their La Liga title.This of course comes fresh off an outing to forget for Los