Antonio Conte in talks to replace Lopetegui as Real Madrid manager
• Julen Lopetegui set to be sacked after thrashing at Barcelona
• Florentino Pérez could appoint Italian as early as Monday
• Florentino Pérez could appoint Italian as early as Monday

Antonio Conte is the favourite to become the new Real Madrid manager with Julen Lopetegui set to be sacked after the 5-1 defeat by Barcelona on Sunday.
The Italian, who left Chelsea in the summer after two years at Stamford Bridge, is keen to take the job and held talks with the Real Madrid president, Florentino Pérez, on Sunday.