Ancelotti’s Time at Real Madrid May End After El Clásico

Carlo Ancelotti’s time at Real Madrid seems to be ending. The club might part ways with their manager after the El Clásico match against Barcelona this weekend.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti have a verbal agreement about his exit. Ancelotti is one of Real Madrid’s most successful managers. He will likely leave after this La Liga season. The formal steps to his exit may begin after Sunday’s El Clásico. They could announce his exit by next week. Ancelotti is reportedly professional about the situation and hasn’t raised concerns about his salary.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

This season, Real Madrid faced challenges. They went out of the Champions League quarterfinals, beaten by Arsenal. Barcelona defeated them thrice. Even with these losses, Ancelotti remains a decorated Real Madrid coach. He has won two Champions League titles and two La Liga titles in his second stint at the club. He replaced Zinedine Zidane four years ago. Currently, Real Madrid is close behind Barcelona in the La Liga standings, with three games left to play.

If Real Madrid beats Barcelona on Sunday, they will be a point behind their city rivals in the race for the title. This game is not only a potential title decider but also Ancelotti’s last chance to beat Barcelona as Real Madrid manager. His legacy at the Bernabeu is defined by his success in games against Barcelona, having won seven and lost seven of the 14 El Clásico clashes he has faced.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

After Ancelotti leaves, Real Madrid may appoint Xabi Alonso as head coach. Alonso, a former Real Madrid midfielder, has been associated with the job in recent months. Ancelotti may become Brazil’s head coach afterwards. Reports suggest he has already agreed to terms with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

Madrid intends to honor Ancelotti’s contribution with a farewell of legendary status. Ancelotti’s last La Liga game will be at home against Real Sociedad on May 24 or 25, pending schedule details. With three games remaining after El Clásico, Ancelotti may aim to win his third Spanish league title with the club, contingent on Barcelona dropping points.