Madrid lie 13 points adrift of Barcelona already, and are struggling in all competitions as they are currently 2-1 behind in their Copa del Rey tie with Celta Vigo, and finished second in their Champions League group.

"Our season is not worth of a club like Real Madrid", he told Sport Bild.

"We cannot be happy with the season we are producing. We have not found a rhythm from the start, there has never been a period where we have maintained good momentum away from home. And this is where we have lost the most points."