article_snippet: On a weekend that saw Real Madrid  lose their grasp on top spot in La Liga for the first time time since November, fans of the Spanish giants have had fans of the Spanish giants say on the team's current predicament.
article_snippet: Carlo Ancelotti looks on during Saturday's game (left) while the front cover of AS reveals the poll results .
article_snippet: Perhaps that is an endearing quality that has helped Carlo Ancelotti popularity in the Spanish capital.
article_snippet: AS also reveal that since Christmas, the average goals-per-game ratio for Real Madrid has dropped from 2.6 to 1.3 - exactly half the amount their scored in the first half of the season.
article_snippet: These are certainly worrying times at the Bernabeu.
article_snippet: Tuesday night sees These take to the field in a vital Champions League last-16 tie against Schalke holding a 2-0 lead from the first leg.
article_snippet: Following that, Madrid face Levante in Champions League, before a potentially title-defining clash at the Nou Camp.
article_snippet: Sunday, March 22 - make or break for Ancelotti and Ancelotti team.
article_snippet: Like our Real Madrid Facebook page.
article_snippet: ; his players play Schalke next in Champions League .
article_snippet: Ronaldo reacts to a decision during Madrid's loss to Athletic Bilbao at San Mames on Saturday evening .
highlights_snippet: CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid  news .