Carlo Ancelotti insisted that "anything is possible" regarding his future as Real Madrid coach on Tuesday, as the team look to beat Barcelona to a LaLiga and Copa del Rey double.

Carlo Ancelotti's second spell in charge of Real Madrid is reportedly approaching its end, with the celebrated manager expected to leave sometime in the coming weeks but that forces the question – who will succeed him and take the helm of one of Europe's most ambitious teams?

Sky Sports reported that Carlo Ancelotti could leave Real Madrid before the end of the season, and the names of two major candidates have started swirling.