The Madrid club “Real” was eliminated from the Champions League quarter-finals after losing to “Arsenal” in both matches (0:3 and 1:2), failing to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2020. Following this defeat, serious changes are expected in the team, particularly the likelihood of head coach Carlo Ancelotti leaving his position has increased.
Famous insiders like Fabrizio Romano reported the possibility of Ancelotti resigning after the first match against “Arsenal.” According to Sky Sports, the Italian specialist could be dismissed after the Copa del Rey final on April 26. In this match, “Real” will face “Barselona.”
Currently, the Madrid team is in second place in the Spanish championship, trailing “Barselona” by 4 points. Ancelotti himself commented on the situation:
“I can leave the club at any time. This decision is in the hands of the management. It could happen now or at the end of the season. I will always be grateful when my time with “Real” is over,” he said.
Team president Florentino Perez is also aware that players are losing confidence in Ancelotti. According to Relevo, some key players have opposed the tactics Ancelotti chose for the match against “Arsenal” and this has been communicated to the president.
As a main candidate to replace Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, who is managing “Bayer,” is being considered. Alonso led “Bayer” to championship and cup victory last season. Additionally, the name of the famous German coach Jurgen Klopp is also being linked with “Real.” Klopp left “Liverpool” at the end of last season and is currently working with the Red Bull group. However, it is said that he is planning to return to coaching.
“Of course, many names like Xabi Alonso and Jurgen Klopp are being mentioned. But I hope the president decides to keep Ancelotti. Working at “Real” is a difficult task for any coach,” said former “Real” president Ramon Calderon.
The Madrid team will play their next match against “Athletic” on April 20 in the 32nd round of La Liga. The team has only won one of their last five matches.
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