Real Madrid is facing some key days next week. First and foremost, the Champions League clash against Atalanta: a game away from the capital in which many things are at stake. One of them is the possibility of avoiding a difficult knockout stage in the competition, which seems unlikely. Carlo Ancelotti is being closely scrutinized by everyone, but especially by president Florentino Pérez.
The match against Atalanta in Bergamo is an important one but it's not a matter of life or death. Even if Real Madrid were defeated in this Champions League game, Florentino Pérez's choice is clear: Carlo Ancelotti is not moving. This is the information that Defensa Central has released, indicating that the president has transmitted total peace of mind to the coach.
Carlo Ancelotti feels supported at Real Madrid but he knows that his job could be at stake. He can't lose focus, especially in the Champions League, where results haven't been good. Florentino Pérez has his replacement ready but he doesn't plan to activate him for the moment. Against Atalanta, whatever happens, the Italian will remain in the Merengue dugout.
Florentino Pérez's Plan if Carlo Ancelotti Fails: First Solari, Then...
The shadow of Santiago Solari is already hovering over the Italian coach's head. He will take charge of the team if Carlo Ancelotti is sacked. But he would do so on a temporary basis, as a temporary coach until his replacement arrives at Madrid next season, signing a multi-year contract.
The idea is clear: If Carlo Ancelotti ends up being fired, Solari would take over on a temporary basis. After that, Xabi Alonso would be chosen. In 2025, the plan is for the Tolosarra to take over as Real Madrid manager. There's interest from both sides and there should be no problem in reaching an agreement.
Although Xabi Alonso has a contract at Leverkusen until 2026, there's a clause that would facilitate his departure to Real Madrid. Bayern and Liverpool tried to sign him but ended up being rejected. With Florentino Pérez, everything would be different: the former footballer is excited about occupying the bench at Santiago Bernabéu.
But this would only happen in 2025, provided that Carlo Ancelotti accumulates poor results at Real Madrid and ends up being fired by Florentino. For the moment, absolute calm on all sides.