Ancelotti, in Barcelona's Hands to Continue at Real Madrid

One of the most criticized in Real Madrid's context after the Champions League quarter-final defeat is Carlo Ancelotti. The job position of the Reggiolo coach, due to the double defeat against Arsenal, has been in serious jeopardy for several days. Another deadline is approaching according to information from multiple sports media.

Many reporters and commentators suggest that the Reggiolo coach will not fulfill his current contract with Real Madrid, a contract that definitively ends in the summer of 2026. The executives led by Florentino Pérez have reportedly been searching for his most direct replacement for several weeks, focusing discussions on the name Xabi Alonso.

Given those talks to try to sign the current Bayer Leverkusen coach, Carlo Ancelotti himself may have also decided to leave the Madrid local bench in the summer of 2025. In any case, the Italian coach could be dismissed before that happens if Real Madrid loses the Copa del Rey final.

The match next Saturday, April 26, at the Seville stadium of La Cartuja, is a new Clásico that puts many more things at stake than initially thought. Besides being in contention for an important national title, which counts for the famous treble, Carlo Ancelotti would like to add this new trophy to Santiago Bernabéu stadium's showcases.

Depends on That Match

If not, according to the information published by "Relevo," Real Madrid would have already decided to dispense with his services as the first team's coach. Thus, Carlo Ancelotti's continuity, who still holds some credit with the Valdebebas offices, depends on the Clásico to be held in Seville in two weeks.

Not only the Real Madrid bosses consider it necessary to make an immediate change in the coaching position, as some players also support that decision, points out "Relevo". In any case, Carlo Ancelotti will continue in his current position if the Madrid victory over the Barcelona squad is confirmed.

Real Madrid continues to tirelessly search for the ideal candidate to succeed Carlo Ancelotti. After four seasons at the helm of the first team, the wear and tear on the players and the coach himself is more than evident... a reason that adds to the long list of reasons to hasten that change in dynamics.

It will not be an easy operation. Xabi Alonso seems to be the choice of the Real Madrid executives to succeed the Reggiolo coach, but the Club World Cup complicates that transition on the bench. It remains to be seen which team will manage the Real Madrid squad between June 13 and July 13.