Pochettino's side were in command of the tie before Karim Benzema's quick-fire hat-trick at the Bernabeu swung the tie in their favor, and they couldn't reply.

However, former Tottenham head coach Mark Goldbridge is now certain that the Argentine tactician is not the appropriate choice for the vacant Manchester United managerial position...

In addition to Pochettino, Carlo Ancelotti has been associated with the Real Madrid job, but one imagines that following last night's outcome, Ancelotti is in a much better position.

In terms of Manchester United, they may be tempted to choose Ajax manager Erik ten Hag as their new manager in the summer.