The Argentine's run of four successive victories came to an end in spectacular fashion on Saturday, with his side suffering a humiliating 3-0 loss
It was tempting for Real Madrid fans to believe that the appointment of Santiago Solari would solve all of the team's problems.
His resume may not have featured any previous top-level experience but he was a club man, steeped in the traditions of the club, both as a player and a coach.
More importantly, his audition for the job could not have gone any better: four games, four wins, 15 goals scored, just two conceded.