Perez intended to fire Lopetegui before Barcelona clash

Real Madrid president Florentino Lopetegui intended to fire Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui before the clash against Barcelona.

But Real Madrid sports director, José Angel Sanchez, persuaded Perez to leave Lopetegui on duty until El Clasico, El Confidencial reported.

Real Madrid clash against Barcelona is scheduled for October 28.

Barcelona is ranked first with 18 points, while Real Madrid is on the seventh place with 14 points.