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Julen Lopetegui's last game as Real Madrid manager was Sunday's 5-1 defeat to rivals Barcelona. AFP
Julen Lopetegui's last game as Real Madrid manager was Sunday's 5-1 defeat to rivals Barcelona. AFP
Julen Lopetegui grateful to players, staff and fans for support during brief Real Madrid spell
Former Spain manager sacked by European champions after 14 games in charge
The National
30 October, 2018