Schuster Given Barcelona Time Limit - Report

Bernd Schuster must turn Real Madrid's fortunes around in time for the trip to Barcelona in two weeks or those clamouring for him to be sacked will finally begiven their wish, according to a report.

The German trainer has been kept in place by president Ramón Calderón because he is not keen to rush to a decision when the team are still winning, however unconvincingly.

Now though he has been given a time limit as the pressure grows on the board and only avoiding defeat in el Clásico will extend his troubled stay at the Bernaéu, Sport state.

It is believed that Schuster will certainly not stay at the club beyond the end of this season, but with Calderón attracting more and more criticism,, the president is ready to do something.

Miguel Ángel Portugal, Madrid's technical director, would likely be given the reins until the end of the current campaign, given his experience in coaching, while the club look for a new boss.

Milan's Carlo Ancelotti is on the agenda and has been linked with the Spanish giants in the past, while Arsène Wenger may be offered the chance to build a dynasty if his problems at Arsenal grow.

After losing to Getafe at the weekend, Schuster did not endear himself to Madrid when stating that the defeat did not hurt, but it was his no-show at training on Sunday that puzzled onlookers again.

Now he has been told that a good result at Camp Nou is crucial, even though the team have to entertain Sevilla this weekend, or the club could head into the festive break with a new man at the helm.

Lucas Brown, Goal.com