Portugal takes over Castilla as Real Madrid president Calderon accepts Michel blast

Real Madrid director Miguel Angel Portugal has taken charge of the Castilla team after Michel's dramatic resignation yesterday.

Michel quit the coaching post in a rage and accused president Ramon Calderon of not caring about the second-string team, nor the young players coming through the system.

Calderon reacted last night: "If he intends to resign, I'll say the door will always be open to him at this club. I must say that he was a player who gave much to this team."

"(Predrag) Mijatovic had much confidence in him and seems to continue to do so. If for some reason he was not happy, I will have to accept it."