Real Madrid are growingly increasingly frustrated with Carlo Ancelotti and could sack the Italian if the 15-time Champions League winners fail to advance past the play-off stage of this season's competition,

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday met with club CEO José Ángel Sanchez to discuss the state of the team following their 5-2 Supercopa loss to Barcelona this past weekend, a source told ESPN.

Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti was reportedly called to attend an "urgent meeting" with the club's higher ups on Wednesday morning.

Real Madrid have had a difficult season up until now, and because of this, there has been significant pressure on Carlo Ancelotti – and this has ramped up in the aftermath of last weekend’s

Carlo Ancelotti said only one of his Real Madrid players performed to the required level during their Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona. Kylian Mbappe put Madrid in front with a superb solo goal after five minutes but Ancelotti’s side still trailed 4-1 at half-time.

Carlo Ancelotti said he feels "supported" at Real Madrid despite a meeting with CEO José Ángel Sánchez and whistles by fans at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Real Madrid continues to celebrate Barcelona's draw earlier today, which adds to Atlético Madrid's defeat, leaving Carlo Ancelotti's team with the chance to become the sole leaders if they beat Las Palmas.