Real Madrid's season is casting more shadows than lights, there's no doubt about that. Despite Mbappé's arrival, last year's success in the Champions League, and the extraordinary squad Carlo Ancelotti has, the results aren't accompanying. To make matters worse, the feelings are getting worse in a locker room that seems quite fragmented.
This very week, Real Madrid has completed its worst performance in a long time. The 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals has created a tense atmosphere in the capital. In fact, the pressure is so great that Florentino Pérez has been forced to call an emergency meeting to define Carlo Ancelotti's immediate future.
Florentino Pérez, Two Hours of Meeting and a Conclusion
A few minutes ago, the news broke that Florentino Pérez held a meeting of more than two hours this morning in the offices of Valdebebas with his executives. The reason was none other than to assess the possible immediate dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian still has a contract until 2026, but recent events have precipitated the decision, which is now final.
According to reports from Don Balón, Carlo Ancelotti will be dismissed at the end of the current season no matter what he does. Not even an epic comeback at Bernabéu against Arsenal could change Florentino Pérez's mind. The lack of positive results, poor play, and the sense of little control over the locker room have been the keys to this decision.
Who Will Be Carlo Ancelotti's Replacement?
After Florentino Pérez's move, the first doubts begin to arise. Without Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid must find another top-level coach capable of rebuilding a project that seems to have hit rock bottom. In this regard, Florentino's list includes several candidates, but only one favorite.
Zidane has been rumored for weeks to return to Bernabéu, but it seems more like a dream than a reality. On the other hand, Jürgen Klopp's name has also made several interesting headlines. However, Florentino Pérez's great favorite to succeed Carlo Ancelotti is Xabi Alonso.
The Leverkusen coach would be delighted to coach Real Madrid and could make his dream come true this very summer. Xabi Alonso appeals to Florentino for his knowledge of the white club, but also for his play style. Let's remember that Leverkusen won the Bundesliga last year, so his quality as a coach is beyond doubt; we'll see what happens.