Real Madrid president Florentino Perez remains behind coach Rafa Benitez. El Confidencial says Perez is standing by Benitez, despite other sources claiming the contrary.
Perez believes the problem is not Benitez, but the senior leadership group inside the locker room - particularly Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez.
The president has grown tired of Ronaldo's attitude towards Benitez and believes he's the main source of the rift between the coach and his players.
James, who like Ronaldo is represented by agent Jorge Mendes, has also tested Perez's patience over his antics after failing to secure a regular start.
For the moment, the president is throwing his support behind Benitez and is ready to oversee the eventual departure of Ronaldo in 2016.