Real Madrid's coach Carlo Ancelotti (R) stands next to Cristiano Ronaldo during their training session at Valdebebas sports ground in Madrid March 9, 2015. REUTERS/Sergio Perez
MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo has signalled strong support for coach Carlo Ancelotti and sent a clear message to club president Florentino Perez that he does not want the Italian to be sacked.
Perez is widely expected to make Ancelotti the scapegoat after Real ended the season without winning a major trophy but the intervention of dressing-room heavyweight Ronaldo may make him think twice.
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