The Liverpool and West Brom managers also watched their teams struggle over the last few days…
Here are five losers from the weekend, including Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand, Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers, and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
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5) Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid
Los Blancos’ manager admitted that he needed to solve his team’s attacking problems this week after losing 1-0 to Athletic Bilbao. This is pretty amazing considering the likes of James Rodriguez, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale are in his side’s armoury.
4) Rio Ferdinand, QPR
Fans started to turn against the former Red Devil on Saturday after he was arguably at fault for both of Tottenham’s goals.
3) Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid
Not only did the Portuguese put in a poor performance as the Galacticos lost to Athletic Bilbao, but he will have seen main rival Lionel Messi score a hat trick for title rivals Barcelona a day later.
2) Brendan Rodgers, Liverpool
The Northern Irishman watched on as a full strength Reds side huffed and puffed to no avail against Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup quarter finals. They will now have an unwanted replay at Ewood Park to look forward to.
1) Tony Pulis, West Brom
A second derby defeat to Aston Villa in less than a week, and the Baggies boss also had to condemn some of their own fans for unruly behaviour during the second of those encounters.