At the dawn of 2025, Real Madrid’s primary objectives are revealed. With approximately seven trophies at stake, Florentino Pérez places significant expectations on one in particular. This represents the bold mission entrusted to Carlo Ancelotti.
Back in training on Monday after a few days off for the Christmas holidays, Real Madrid players are already gearing up for Friday. At the Santiago Bernabéu, Carlo Ancelotti and his squad will face Valencia CF as part of the 12th La Liga matchday. While this game is crucial for Los Blancos, who could claim the top spot in La Liga with a win, other significant challenges await in 2025. Among these major events, one stands out as Florentino Pérez’s primary concern, the head of the White House.
The 32-Team Club World Cup: The major mission!
While the Champions League and Copa del Rey add to the challenges facing Real Madrid in La Liga, Florentino Pérez is particularly excited about the new format of the Club World Cup, which will feature 32 teams, similar to the FIFA World Cup. Having maintained strong relations with FIFA president Gianni Infantino for years, the Madrid president sees a massive opportunity in this competition. According to Marca, winning this Club World Cup would allow Los Blancos to approach the summer transfer market with confidence, as the winner will take home no less than €100 million.
It’s worth noting that the prize money for this competition isn’t fixed, but FIFA, which claims to prioritise the financial stability of clubs—a sentiment echoed by Florentino Pérez—aims to surpass the strictly sporting rewards offered by UEFA for winning the Champions League. Securing this inaugural title would therefore be a significant triumph for Carlo Ancelotti and his squad.
Real Madrid aims for FIFA’s badge for four years
Beyond the financial incentive, which is a major motivation within the White House, the prestige factor is equally important to Florentino Pérez. With the Club World Cup’s new format, the winner will remain atop the footballing world for four years and wear the champion’s badge on their kits throughout that period. Highly invested in the global recognition of the iconic white jersey, the Madrid president expects his team to achieve this feat between July and August 2025 and return to Madrid with the trophy.
Despite the strong competition expected in this major tournament held in the USA, Real Madrid has the capability to emerge victorious. With players like Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and potential defensive reinforcements such as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alphonso Davies, Los Blancos shouldn’t hold back. Undoubtedly, the mission is monumental but achievable. Time will tell if Ancelotti can realise this grand dream for Florentino Pérez and the club’s supporters worldwide.
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