Real Madrid Confidencial Ancelotti Could Be Fired Today After Achieving an Unthinkable Negative Record
The Italian coach's continuity has been at serious risk for several matchdays
The debate over Carlo Ancelotti's permanence as head coach of Real Madrid's first team continues. The elimination against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals has practically undone any safety net for the Italian coach regarding his current position at the club.
So much so that his dismissal could come much sooner than desired according to 'Relevo'. This digital sports outlet indicates that the match against Athletic Club de Bilbao is key to continuing in the fight for the LaLiga leadership this season. Especially after the controversial, last-minute victory that FC Barcelona secured against Celta de Vigo at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium.
Given the seven-point difference that currently separates these two teams in the league standings, the white leadership only expects a victory tonight. The clash against Athletic Club de Bilbao, in case of a draw or defeat, could be Carlo Ancelotti's last match as the coach of the white team.
According to 'Relevo', the Reggiolo coach could be dismissed "immediately" if Real Madrid drops any points against Ernesto Valverde's pupils. If that scenario finally occurs, the merengue sports discipline would consider LaLiga lost... with a visit to Montjuïc still pending, which could be the definitive sentence in the fight for the top spot in the table.
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The draw or defeat against Athletic Club de Bilbao would not only mark the end of Ancelotti's second tenure as Real Madrid's coach. It would also mean the consolidation of a negative record never before seen in multiple seasons: the merengue players would have only secured one victory in the last six matches played across all competitions.
The double defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals are the most notable matches. The defeat against Valencia at Santiago Bernabéu in LaLiga is also counted as a loss. The draw recorded in these last five matches is the Copa del Rey semi-final return leg against Real Sociedad at the merengue stronghold, which ended 4-4, including extra time.
The only victory Real Madrid has secured during this April occurred last Sunday, the 13th: Deportivo Alavés-Real Madrid. That match at Mendizorroza, which did not offer positive predictions for the resolution of the tie against Arsenal, ended 0-1 thanks to Eduardo Camavinga's stunning goal from the edge of the area. Once again, individual performances keep Real Madrid in the fight for a league that is slipping away.
To stay close to FC Barcelona in that particular 'race', marking the Clásico on May 11 as essential, it is necessary to win all the remaining matches. The first demanding commitment will be against Athletic Club de Bilbao, a team that also wants to win the clash to firmly secure a spot in the Europa League positions.
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