Real Madrid confirmed Monday that they have parted ways with manager Julen Lopetegui.
Despite only being confirmed as the successor to Zinedine Zidane in June, the European champions said in a statement on their official website that a change had been made.
The announcement comes after Sunday's Clasico showdown with Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Despite Lionel Messi being absent with a broken arm, Barca won 5-1 as Luis Suarez bagged a hat-trick.
The result sees Real remain ninth in La Liga, seven points behind their Catalan rivals and with a goal difference of zero.