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2025 is starting in a funny way for Real Madrid. Although humiliated 5-2 in the final of the Spanish Super Cup against FC Barcelona, the Madrid club yesterday became leader of La Liga after a 4-1 victory against Las Palmas. Relegating Atlético de Madrid to two points as well as FC Barcelona and Bilbao to seven points, Casa Blanca took control of the championship in style and can hope to retain their title acquired last season. Good news for Carlo Ancelotti and his men who have had a complicated start to the season.
While they are also involved in the Copa del Rey and the Champions League, the Madrilenians remain in the race for numerous objectives and Carlo Ancelotti seems to have found an interesting formula with in particular the rise in power of Kylian Mbappé. However, if he wishes to achieve what he had set for himself and thus bring new trophies into his cupboard and that of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti is slowly coming to the end of his second stint in Madrid.
Xabi Alonso in the viewfinder
Indeed, the one who coached Casa Blanca between 2013 and 2015 and since the summer of 2022 reaches the end of his contract by June 2026. However, the 65-year-old Italian coach is not expected to continue another year in the Spanish capital . According to information from Onda Cero, Carlo Ancelotti has decided to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, regardless of what the Merengue club's results will be.
If he is aware that his continuity next season is not assured, Carlo Ancelotti would like, whatever happens, to stop this summer. If he is not yet thinking about retirement, the former AC Milan does not see himself continuing another year with the Merengues. Therefore, the favorite to replace him on the Real Madrid bench is logically Xabi Alonso who is the current coach of Bayer Leverkusen. Although the Basque's arrival will not be easy, he will be Real Madrid's number 1 name to replace Don Carlo.
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