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Juanma Castaño's Warning to Ancelotti Before Arsenal-Real Madrid: 'Careful'

The COPE Journalist Sends a Clear Message to Real Madrid's Coach Regarding This Match

The preview of the match between Arsenal and Real Madrid is full of comments and analyses about what could happen in the game to be played at the Emirates Stadium tonight. One of the key figures in that match is, without a doubt, Carlo Ancelotti.

The Reggiolo coach has been in the spotlight for several weeks due to the irregular feelings his team evokes in terms of play and tactical and technical order. The defeat against Valencia, although softened by the draw between FC Barcelona and Real Betis, adds more instability to the current white season. The Champions League seems to be the most accessible competition for the merengue sports discipline.

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Carlo Ancelotti during a match at Santiago Bernabéu | Real Madrid Confidencial

Carlo Ancelotti, in a press conference, makes it clear that he still wants to be at Real Madrid. At the same time, he is neither afraid nor worried about the fatigue that many may have registered regarding his presence as Real Madrid's coach in recent months. For the Reggiolo coach, there is only one person who truly matters in that regard.

"The most important person is happy, is with me, supports me, helps me. This is what counts, all these people are very tired, I don't care at all. What can change the dynamic is that the most important person in this club doesn't get tired": Florentino Pérez.

Clear Warning

Carlo Ancelotti asserted himself in the press conference before the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, words that provoked a strong reaction from Juanma Castaño. "Ancelotti says Florentino is not tired, and I would tell Ancelotti: don't be overconfident, don't be overconfident. Be careful because he can get tired in a moment" and facilitate his departure as the white club's coach.

In this context, the COPE journalist reminds that Carlo Ancelotti's position is not fully settled in the Madrid hierarchy right now. The doubts that the team's play has raised this season, as well as certain key defeats, have undoubtedly put the Reggiolo coach in the spotlight.

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Carlo Ancelotti on Real Madrid's Bench | Real Madrid Confidencial

The Italian strategist recalls that Florentino Pérez, the club's president, conveys a message of calm and confidence... as reported by multiple journalists and sports media in recent weeks. Despite everything, the big debate is about the future of that position from next summer, as much information indicates that Carlo Ancelotti might not complete his contract.

In this context, Juanma Castaño sends a message of caution to Carlo Ancelotti. Because while it is true that he has the favor of Florentino Pérez, that positive stance could be lost if a negative result is registered at the Emirates Stadium tonight.

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