Ancelotti’s Uncertain Future at the Bernabéu
Fateful Meeting: Real Madrid Revolution on the Horizon
A crucial meeting at Real Madrid will determine the club’s direction for the coming months.
According to reports, the situation at Real Madrid is far from ideal. A decisive face-to-face meeting will take place where opinions will be exchanged, and Florentino Pérez will decide whether Carlo Ancelotti remains as the club’s manager.
This meeting will likely occur after the Copa del Rey final. Given the season’s timeline, decisions must be made sooner than in previous crises, which often followed Champions League eliminations.
Success and trophies have become routine (18 titles in the last decade), but this season’s struggles, including draws against Mallorca and Las Palmas, have raised concerns despite recent Champions League and European Super Cup victories.
Close Relationship Between President and Manager
After the match against Arsenal, a cordial meeting took place between Ancelotti and Florentino Pérez. Both were understandably frustrated, but there was no time for blame. Another meeting is scheduled after the Athletic Bilbao match.
From Three Managers to Two Pairs, One Unstable
Following Real Madrid’s Champions League exit, rumors have swirled—from Xabi Alonso being a phone call away to Jürgen Klopp’s name surfacing. There’s also talk of Ancelotti not being on the bench for the Copa del Rey final, with Santiago Solari or Raúl stepping in.
The club has monitored the coaching market for over a year, with Xabi Alonso frequently mentioned. Klopp’s agent recently stated the German coach has no immediate plans to return.
Decisive Meeting
The meeting, attended by José Ángel Sánchez as a witness, will take place when Pérez deems appropriate—likely in early May after the Copa del Rey and La Liga outcomes.
Eyes on Leverkusen
Xabi Alonso spoke ambiguously about the rumors: “Rumors about Real Madrid mean nothing to us. We’re focused on the season ahead. The future is irrelevant right now.”
“I don’t like discussing rumors or the future. It disrupts focus. I’ve never done it with my players.”
Leverkusen is also uncertain. Last season, Alonso confirmed his continuity in March, but this time, no such announcement has been made.
