The future of Carlo Ancelotti in Real Madrid is threatened after a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League. The reports suggest that Xabi Alonso could replace it if the results do not improve before the end of the season.
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The future of Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid was examined after a series of bad results, with Spanish media reports suggesting that the club could separate from the Italian coach at the end of the season. The situation was aggravated by a heavy 3-0 defeat against Arsenal during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.
The result against Arsenal would have left the fans and the Real Madrid hierarchy deeply concerned. The Spanish giants were completely outdated by the Mikel Arteta team. The reigning European champions appeared in a way in London, and with the leg back to the Santiago Bernabeu, Ancelotti is now found under immense pressure to offer a victory.
The future of Carlo Ancelotti in Jeopardy
According to Spanish Outlet RelevanceThe president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez and the club’s board of directors, are planning to end the mandate of Acelotti unless there is a spectacular turnaround in the results. While the 64 -year -old manager recently signed a contract extension until June 2026, recent performances would have shaken the club’s faith in his leadership.
The Italian, currently in his second visit to the Bernabeu, won 10 trophies with the club, including two titles of the Champions League and a liga crown. But even his rich heritage may not be enough to save him if Real Madrid has finished the 2024-20125 season without major title.
Despite the high -level addition of Kylian Mbappe and a star range featuring tastes of Vinicius Jr., Real Madrid fought for consistency. Their recent results include a 2-1 defeat against Valence in La Liga and a painful 5-2 hammering by Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup earlier this year.
Real Madrid is currently in second place and four points behind their rivals Arch Barcelona in the La Liga dots table.
Xabi Alonso Le frontrunner to take over
With the uncertainty surrounding the future of Ancelotti, the former Real Madrid midfielder and current manager of Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso, has become the main candidate to replace him. Alonso, who led Leverkusen to an undefeated title of Bundesliga and a national double in 2023-20124, saw his management stock increase quickly.
Madrid would have prioritized Alonso as a chief coach who considers him a long-term solution. However, Bayer Leverkusen remains categorical that Alonso is committed to staying in the Bundesliga next season.
Ancelotti responds to the pressure
Speaking before the defeat against Arsenal, Ancelotti argued that he always appreciated the support of Florentino Perez. “The most important person is satisfied with me, and that’s what matters,” he told journalists.
Real Madrid is expected to face Arsenal on the second floor of its quarter -final of the UEFA Champions League on April 17. All eyes will be on Ancelotti and his team to do well and save their European championship hopes.
