According to reports, the Copa del Rey final ended with Real Madrid’s defeat against Barcelona, marking another lost trophy for Los Blancos. The editor of Marca stated that Florentino Perez cannot wait until the end of the season to clarify the team’s managerial situation, and tonight will bring clarity.

Ancelotti’s future at Real Madrid has been uncertain for months. Tonight, he will hold a crucial meeting with Perez, where the president will listen to Ancelotti’s explanations regarding the team’s poor season.

However, Marca suggests that Real Madrid’s strong performance against Barcelona, which Perez and the club’s executives were not dissatisfied with, might convince Perez to keep Ancelotti for another season until his contract ends. The final decision depends on tonight’s discussions.

Ancelotti hinted at this meeting before the Copa del Rey final, saying: “After the final, we will sit down and talk.” Now, the moment has arrived. While everyone awaits Perez and Ancelotti’s meeting, Marca suggests it could be postponed for a day or two, though sources indicate it will likely happen tonight.

Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen and Xabi Alonso are also awaiting the outcome of this meeting. Real Madrid has informed Alonso and Leverkusen’s management that Ancelotti’s future will be clarified before the season ends. Alonso is currently in Germany, expecting a call—possibly from Perez—to initiate serious negotiations.

Across the Atlantic, Brazil is also waiting for Carlo Ancelotti. The Brazilian Football Confederation has repeatedly stated that their offer for Ancelotti remains valid, and they are ready to sign him as the new head coach of Seleção once he decides to leave Real Madrid.