According to reports, Fabio Capello spoke to Marca during the Laureus Awards 2025 ceremony, analyzing Real Madrid’s current situation, Carlo Ancelotti’s future, and the potential arrival of Xabi Alonso to the Spanish capital club.

Capello briefly responded to a question about Xabi Alonso’s potential move to Real Madrid: “I prefer Carlo Ancelotti.”

He then strongly criticized rumors about Ancelotti’s departure: “What they are doing to Carlo is an injustice and disrespect to everything he has achieved with Real Madrid.”

Real Madrid’s defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League
Real Madrid lacked the energy and quality to overturn the result, and naturally, Arsenal deserved to advance.

Kylian Mbappé’s situation
The Real Madrid shirt is heavy, very heavy. It might take time for him to understand where he is playing. The problem is that he is not a pure striker and must adapt to playing alongside Vinícius. Everyone thought that with Mbappé, Vinícius, and Bellingham, Real Madrid would dominate, but now they must at least win the Copa del Rey.

Lamine Yamal’s brilliance
He is a talent, but he does not have the genius of Messi, Maradona, or Pelé. Those phenomena are born once every twenty years. Now we just have to wait and see Yamal’s performance.

Capello concluded about the Laureus Awards: “These events are important. Here, champions from all sports gather and can inspire the new generation.”