Real Madrid’s failure leaves Pellegrini exposed (AFP)

March 11th, 2010

Real Madrid's Chilean coach, Manuel Pellegrini, seen in Madrid ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash with French squad Olympique Lyon. After spending over 250 million euros on building a powerful squad there were high hopes that Madrid would scoop the Champions League trophy but their defeat at the hands of Lyon leave Pellegrini fearing for his job.(AFP/File/Pierre-Philippe Marcou)AFP - After spending over 250 million euros to build a second dynasty of 'Galacticos' Real Madrid were expected to lift this season's Champions League trophy in the May 22 final at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium,