New Delhi: Real Madrid's scoring problems returned to haunt them as they lost 1-0 at home to struggling Levante in the Primera Liga on Sunday.
Having sold Brazilian striker Ronaldo to AC Milan during the week all eyes were on how the team would respond. But they never recovered after Salva Ballesta's 11th-minute penalty.
Real have scored just three times in their last eight games in all competitions, and remain fourth with 38 points.
Real's fourth defeat in five games could be the final nail in Capello's coffin, with Spanish media reports claiming that former boss Vicente del Bosque is ready to return.
Barcelona failed to take advantage of second-placed Sevilla's goalless draw on Sunday as they too only managed a 0-0 draw against Osasuna.
Barca were held at Osasuna in a tight match significant for the return from injury of Samuel Eto'o, who came on for the last five minutes, but failed to cap his return with a goal.
Barca have failed to convince in recent matches and there recent defeats include a 0-1home defeat by Real Zaragoza in their Copa del Rey quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.
FC Barcelona are still on top in the Primera Division, with a one point lead over Sevilla.
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