The departure of Carlo Ancelotti seems increasingly likely and could be officially announced after El Clásico. The Italian coach will bring an end to a glorious spell at Real Madrid, but before saying goodbye, he will make one last request in an attempt to leave the club in style.
Carlo Ancelotti’s legacy
Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid as the most successful coach in the club’s history, which is saying something. The Italian coach has won 15 titles with the club, including three Champions Leagues, three European Super Cups, two La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey titles, and two Spanish Super Cups.
But beyond the titles, which in the end is what counts most in a club that is obliged to win everything, a charismatic coach is leaving, one who is capable of leading and managing a star-studded squad, in which he knows how to behave both as a coach and as a father to the players. His long career in the world of soccer has given him the experience and knowledge to take the clubs he has coached to the top.
Real Madrid seeks a replacement
Everything points to Xabi Alonso taking over from Carlo Ancelotti. The Tolosa-born coach will have a difficult task ahead of him, but it is hoped that his knowledge of football will lead Real Madrid to further success. Let’s not forget that as a player, he was one of the best midfielders in the modern history of soccer, and he was coached by the likes of Mourinho, Ancelotti, Benítez, and Pellegrini, and played in the major European leagues, such as the Premier League, La Liga, and the Bundesliga. This gives him a deep understanding of all aspects of the game and makes him a valuable option for Real Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti’s latest request
Carlo Ancelotti has not yet ruled out leaving Real Madrid and believes it is possible that he could leave with one last title, LaLiga. The Italian coach is convinced that Barcelona’s elimination from the Champions League by Inter Milan puts a lot of pressure on Hansi Flick’s team, who were looking forward to a possible treble and now risk ending the season with only the Copa del Rey. That is why the Italian coach is planning to officially announce his departure to his players before Sunday’s Clásico, and he will ask them to give their all to finish his spell with what would be his 16th title as Real Madrid coach.
Real Madrid has had a difficult season, with injuries and a lack of commitment being the dominant themes throughout the year. However, the quality of the squad is undeniable, and that allows the team to continue dreaming of winning the domestic title. A victory on Sunday would put a lot of pressure on Barcelona, which is set to end the season with a difficult schedule, including a visit to Espanyol and home games against two teams fighting for Champions League spots, Villarreal and Athletic Club.
Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid and will receive a tribute worthy of the legacy he leaves at the club on the last day of the league season, when the Whites close out the season at the Santiago Bernabéu, but he wants to leave with something more, with another title to add to his trophy cabinet. He knows it will be difficult, but he also knows that Real Madrid is the only team capable of achieving difficult feats and miracles.