Real Madrid could announce the exit of Ancelotti this week after defeat to Barcelona
Real Madrid could announce the exit of Ancelotti this week after defeat to Barcelona
Real Madrid are set to end the season with no major trophy other than UEFA Super Cup after they suffered a 3-4 defeat at the hands of Barcelona.
The loss effectively ruled Real Madrid out of the title race, even though Barcelona have not yet won the league mathematically.
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Sunday's defeat also made it four out of four wins for Barcelona against Carlo Ancelotti's men this season – something that won't go well with the top brass.
Ancelotti exit not ruled out this week
In light of Real Madrid's defeat to Barcelona, COPE now reports that there is a possibility the club might announce Ancelotti's exit this week.
It must be noted that Ancelotti is confirmed to stay at the club until the end of the season and won't leave prematurely.
End of the road for Carlo Ancelotti (Photo by)
This is tied to the fact that Real Madrid still harbour a good relationship with Ancelotti and does not want the Italian to leave on a negative note.
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Ancelotti, after all, has been one of the most successful coaches in the club's history. Therefore, Real Madrid want to give him the farewell he deserves.
But after yet another defeat to Barcelona, it appears Real Madrid might want to expedite the process of Ancelotti's exit and bring in Xabi Alonso as soon as possible.
The Spaniard has already given his farewell to Bayer Leverkusen fans in the recent defeat to Borussia Dortmund, even confirming that the identity of his new club will be revealed soon.
The stage is set for Alonso to become the next Real Madrid manager. But just how soon the club can make it happen remains to be seen, especially with the FIFA Club World Cup just around the corner.
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