Shock at Lopetegui's presence on the training pitch LaLiga Santander - Real Madrid Many didn't expect to see him

Real Madrid returned to training at Valdebebas after the Clasico humiliation and, surprisingly, Julen Lopetegui was there to take the session.

Even some of the players thought his goodbye in the dressing room at the Camp Nou would be the last time they saw him at the club, but the Basque was in place as normal.

Defeat against Barcelona is always painful for Real Madrid, but the wider context made it seem impossible that Lopetegui could continue and his departure was reported as imminent.

Ramos and Marcelo arrive for Monday's training session

Some expected Santiago Solari would be leading the day's workout, but Lopetegui did take the session ahead of Wednesday's game against Melilla.

There was evident tension before, during and after the session, with some players upset at what happened on the pitch and even what happened after the game ended.

Those in the Real Madrid hierarchy are still contemplating the coach's dismissal and some don't see it as the best solution, realising that there is blame to be attributed to the players as well.