Carlo Ancelotti believes Zinedine Zidane is ready to become manager of Real Madrid.

Rafa Benitez received the backing of Madrid president Florentino Perez on Monday, just 48 hours after their 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in the Clasico.

"He has a stunning CV as a player and is preparing for a big career as a manager," Ancelotti told RMC Sport, via AS.

"He has all the qualities necessary to be a fantastic manager: charisma, personality and experience.

"In the future he could manage Real Madrid or any other club for that matter. Would he be the right man now? Yes, I think so.

"When I arrived at Real Madrid he helped me a lot. He has a great relationship with [Karim] Benzema and [Raphael] Varane, he understands the workings of the club and his input was very important to me.

"When Zidane talks, the players listen."