Real Madrid to stick with Santiago Solari despite poor form?

Real Madrid reportedly intend to stick with manager Santiago Solari until at least the end of the season, despite their poor run of form.

Los Blancos were beaten 2-0 by Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu last weekend and have also been humbled by Eibar and CSKA Moscow on Solari's watch.

The European champions turned to the 42-year-old in October, initially on a caretaker basis, following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui.

Solari was then handed a two-and-a-half-year deal to take charge full time, but recent results - leaving Madrid fifth in La Liga and 10 points adrift of leaders Barcelona - has led to talk of a new manager being lined up.

Jose Mourinho is a potential option for Los Blancos after departing Manchester United last month, but a report carried by The Mirror suggests that Solari will stay on for the next six months, unless the campaign turns into a "bloodbath".

Madrid return to action on Wednesday night with a Copa del Rey last-16 first-leg clash against Leganes.