A few hours after Real Madrid’s latest defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu, Carlo Ancelotti sees things getting more difficult around him. Humiliated by AC Milan, where he spent many years, the 65-year-old Italian coach is now on the chopping block.
Recently extended until June 2026 at the helm of Real Madrid’s professional team, Carlo Ancelotti is no longer certain about continuing for much longer. Four months into the new season, the Madrid players seem completely lost under the orders of the 65-year-old coach. After being soundly beaten 3-0 by Barça on October 26 in La Liga, Real’s team collapsed once again this Tuesday, losing 3-1 to AC Milan in the Champions League.
The dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti now in discussion
If this latest setback is causing significant pain to the Madrid supporters, the club’s management is beginning to realise the gravity of the situation. According to reports from Relevo this Wednesday, Florentino Pérez and his colleagues, who had refused to discuss Carlo Ancelotti’s dismissal a few days ago, are now reversing their stance. Convinced that the gap is enormous, with the team’s image lacking leaders, willpower, spirit, and many other qualities needed to achieve good results, the Real Madrid bosses are planning to act decisively.
Indeed, in order to prevent things from getting worse by January, several Madrid officials will approve Carlo Ancelotti’s dismissal in the event of further defeats in the coming weeks. It must be said that the fate of the former Bayern Munich coach was sealed after the furious reaction of the supporters at the Santiago Bernabéu this Tuesday. Outraged by the team’s lack of spirit, thousands of Madrid fans openly pointed to Ancelotti as the culprit with chants and whistles.
Completely overwhelmed by the situation, which he has been trying to resolve unsuccessfully for weeks, Carlo Ancelotti headed straight to the changing rooms after the humiliating defeat to AC Milan. In the post-match press conference, the head coach was aware that he was on the chopping block. “It doesn’t seem unfair to me that they question me, it seems normal. When the team doesn’t play, the coach is responsible,” he said.
Upcoming crucial matches
After two bitter defeats at home, Real Madrid will face less challenging opponents in the coming days. Just before the November FIFA international break, Ancelotti and his players will host Osasuna in La Liga this weekend. Two weeks later, the team will travel to Leganés, who are also struggling at the moment. The major clash that will determine the next steps for the Madrid team in the Champions League will be the trip to Anfield to face Liverpool under Arnold Slot on November 27.
In the event of a defeat against the Reds, who are currently leading the ongoing Champions League campaign with 4 wins from 4 matches, the directors could thank Carlo Ancelotti. If they decide to wait a little longer before making a decision, they will closely follow the three matches in 8 days in La Liga against Getafe (December 1), Athletic Club (December 4), and Girona (December 8).
Kylian Mbappé and his teammates need to wake up quickly to save their coach’s job. The question remains whether the players truly want to continue with the 65-year-old coach, who is frustrating several young players in the squad whom the supporters want to see more often on the pitch.
Would you like to see a new coach at the helm of Real Madrid? If so, which name comes to mind to replace Carlo Ancelotti?
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