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Santiago Solari Emerges as Favourite to Takeover at Real Madrid as Antonio Conte Talks Stall

Real Madrid are believed to be on the brink of firing manager Julen Lopetegui following Los Blancos' dreadful start to the season.

The Champions League holders are coming off a shameful 5-1 El Clasico loss to Barcelona, a result that leaves them ninth in La Liga, and a whopping seven points adrift of top spot.

Real were reporteldy looking to appoint former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte as the Spaniard's replacement and it was expected that he would be unveiled on Monday.

However, according to Spanish journalist Jose Luis Sanchez, Castilla boss Santiago Solari will take charge of Madrid's next two games against Melilla and Valladolid as negotiations with Conte have stalled.