Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti admits he's spoken with president Florentino Perez since defeat to Athletic Bilbao.

Real meet Schalke in the Champions League, having surrendered the La Liga leadership to Barcelona.

"I have spoken to the president. He has called me a lot over the last few days to give me his support and best wishes. In this regard, especially this week, I have been supported a lot.

"The club's support is always there, they have a lot of confidence in my work and I am grateful for that."