This Afternoon's Alavés-Madrid, Corresponding to Matchday 31 of LaLiga, Represents a Crucial Duel for Both Teams. The Madrid Team Needs the Victory to Keep the Title Within Reach, While the Basque Team Seeks to Add Points to Stay as Far Away as Possible from the Relegation Zone. Due to a Suspension, Carlo Ancelotti Isn't Present on the Mendizorroza Bench, an Image That, According to COPE, Could Be Repeated Always Next Season.
Carlo Ancelotti, "Unlikely" to Continue at Real Madrid
The Surprise Emerged Before the Match Against Alavés, with COPE Revealing the Possible Departure of the Italian Coach at the End of This Season. The Information Comes from Journalist Miguel Ángel Díaz, Who Revealed: "It Seems Unlikely That Ancelotti Can Fulfill the Last Year of His Contract".
Recently, There Was a Kind of Meeting Between Carlo Ancelotti and Florentino Pérez, in Which José Ángel Sánchez Also Participated. It Lasted More Than Two Hours and Various Topics Were Discussed. What the President Wanted Was to Know Firsthand the Coach's Emotional State, Seeing How He Was Approaching the End of the Season and His Possible Continuity in 2026.
He Has a Contract with Real Madrid Until 2026
In the Press Conference Before the Duel Against Alavés, This Matter Was Already Discussed. Carlo Ancelotti Was Asked Directly, Responding: "I Have Another Year Left on My Contract. We'll Talk About the Future as Always at the End of the Season. I Have Nothing to Add in This Regard. The Club Always Supports and Helps Me, Especially in Difficult Times".
A Possibility That Florentino Might Be Considering Would Be Repositioning Ancelotti in Another Role Within Real Madrid. He Considers Him a Perfect Ambassador, Although This Is Something the Italian Would Have to Accept. Carletto Has Proposals on the Table, with Brazil Waiting for Him Until Summer to Take the Bench of the Five-Time World Champion.
It Remains to Be Seen What Will Happen with Carlo Ancelotti Next Season, but What Is Clear Is That There Are Doubts Regarding His Role. Everything Will Depend on How the Season Ends: Although It's Complicated, Real Madrid Is Still Alive in All Titles. Despite This, the Image Isn't Good and Various Options Are Being Considered.