Zinedine Zidanes once-guaranteed position as Real Madrid manager is in jeopardy after his side slipped out of the La Liga title race, according to Guillem Balague. Madrids hopes of dethroning champions Barcelona, and winning only a second Primera Division title in eight seasons, look slim after a disappointing draw with Malaga and last weekends derby defeat to Atletico.Zidanes appointment in January appeared to mark the dawn of a new era at the Bernabeu, with Balague suggesting trigger-happy president Florentino Perez would give the Madrid legend sufficient time to succeed. However after just two months in the job, and with Real 12 points behind leaders Barca, Sky Sports Spanish football expert has revealed Zidanes position could rely on whether he captures an 11th Champions League crown for the club.Real Madrid have to decide who is going to be their next manager. Balague told his weekly Q&A session.They have called a few [managers], but they want to see what happens in the Champions League before reinforcing Zidanes position.It is quite funny as only a few weeks ago Zidane was guaranteed to stay. Now, it is a we will see from the club.There is a clear lack of direction at Real Madrid at present - they lack ideas. Add that to the fact that there could be early presidential elections, then anything is possible. It is quite funny as only few weeks ago Zidane was guaranteed to stay. Now, it is a we will see from the Madrid hierarchy. Guillem Balague on Zinedine Zidane Real are reported to have highlighted Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino as a potential replacement for Zidane, should Madrids European campaign go the same way their domestic season.But Balague expects the Argentine to remain at White Hart Lane and continue his redevelopment project that has moved Spurs to within touching distance of the Premier League title.Pochettino is being followed closely by a few top clubs, he added. Manchester United and Real Madrid for starters - it is logical after the season Spurs are having. Guillem Balague expects Mauricio Pochettino to remain at White Hart Lane But he has worked so hard to get Spurs going, he feels he is shaping them to his image and he is adapting to the Premier League.I am sure Pochettino would like to continue with Spurs next season, especially with Champions League football as a possibility, if everything goes well.Watch highlights of Real Madrids La Liga clash at home to Celta Vigo from 9.30pm on Saturday on Sky Sports 3 HD. Also See: Ronaldo, Ramos rumours false Bale set for Real return Guillems corner Frank Clark Womens Jersey . Capitals head coach Adam Oates said Ovechkin was injured in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday and clarified it was not a head injury. 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Wests Tigers have confirmed the re-signing of key forward Elijah Taylor for a further two years.Taylor has enjoyed a career renaissance at the NRL club since being released from Penrith midway through last season, and is now considered an integral part of their line-up.As our members and fans witnessed during the back half of the 2016 season, Elijah considerably strengthened our roster and we are really excited to have him extend his time with the club, Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe said on Monday.Elijah is a player of high calibre and a real asset to our club - he has represented his country on a number of occasions and possesses the attributes, both on and off the field, that we value at Wests Tigers.Despite being linked with a return to rugby union, the 26-year-old Taylor was delighted to stay on at Concord, where he is expected to start next season in the No.13 jumper.He was rewarded for his sstrong club form by being named in New Zealands extended squad for their recent Four Nations campaign in England.ddddddddddddHe paid tribute to the Tigers coaching staff for believing in his talent, and also pointed out how a pre-season with the playing group will benefit his play next year.It didnt take me too long to settle in here at the club, the boys were all really welcoming and the coaching staff really believed in me and supported me, he said.I really enjoyed that aspect and it made my transition so much easier, so to now get a pre-season under my belt with the team will really help going into 2017.Its been really eye-opening to play with some of these young guys, they have a lot of confidence and their enthusiasm really rubs off on you as an older player. 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