Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon is backing Carlo Ancelotti after the Italian has come under fire in recent weeks because of his side 's poor form . The Champions League holders squeezed past Schalke on Tuesday despite losing 4-3 at home and were booed off by the home fans . But Calderon believes Real would be making a mistake if they got rid of Ancelotti . Carlo Ancelotti has come under increasing pressure following some disappointing results from his side . He told TalkSport : 'It would be very premature and I do n't think it would be a wise decision . ' 'We are finishing the season and things are not too bad . I hope things can turn around . 'We are only one point behind [ La Liga leaders ] Barcelona and still in the Champions League . We can win both championships . ' With La Liga set for an exciting climax , Real know they ca n't afford to slip up anymore this season with Barcelona looking in formidable form . Ancelotti 's men travel to the Nou Camp on March 22 for a title showdown , knowing that if they get beaten then the trophy will be returning to Catalonia . Ramon Calderon believes sacking the Italian would be 'premature ' and not a 'wise decision ' Klass Jan Huntelaar ( centre ) smashes home the winner but it was n't enough to send Schalke through .
Ramon Calderon does n't think the Champions League should sack Carlo Ancelotti . The Italian has come under pressure after some disappointing results . The former Real president believes the decision would be 'premature ' READ : the Champions League boss Ancelotti insists he is not fearing the sack . Click here for all the latest the Champions League news .