Real Madrid's 4-3 loss to Schalke has prompted further calls for change in the Spanish capital. They progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League thanks to a 2-0 win in the first leg, but Tuesday night was supposed to be easy. On Sunday, their place at the top of La Liga was swiped from underneath them, and 92% of fans have demanded a change in tactical approach, according to a recent poll in AS. Most players have been criticised - Cristiano Ronaldo included - but perhaps most under-fire is Iker Casillas. Mr Real Madrid, with over 500 appearances. Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has come under heavy scrutiny after a series of poor performancesReal Madrid lost 4-3 to Schalke in the Champions League on TuesdayIker Casillas came under fire after being at fault for three of the goalsJamie Carragher believes David De Gea would be the perfect replacementCasillas has made over 500 appearances for Real Madrid since 1999CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news
But you get the feeling that _ would not be the same without Casillas. At the end of the game on Tuesday night, there was an endearing moment in which he refused to let his team-mates leave the pitch before thanking the _ fans.