Real Madrid are preparing for a thrilling end to the season. While the Merengues are still in the race for the La Liga title and will have a lot to do against their two rivals, FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, the Madrilenians are already crossing swords with their neighbors Colchoneros in the Champions League.
In the first leg, the White House had taken an option on qualifying at home by winning the first leg of this fiery derby (2-1). They will now have to drive the nail in the coffin this Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals that are looming against Arsenal.
As you will have understood, the Merengues have their work cut out for them in the coming weeks and the Madrid spirits, often tormented this season, will be keen to shine to silence their detractors. An ambition shared by Carlo Ancelotti, who is surely playing for his survival on the Real Madrid bench in the coming weeks. While the shadow of Xabi Alonso has been hanging over the Italian coach for several months, the latter is, according to the Spanish press, aware that something is going on behind his back. Already last season, the Iberian coach had been announced on the Real bench after his great season with Bayer Leverkusen. Finally, after having rejected Bayern Munich and Liverpool, the former midfielder stayed with the German club.
Real Madrid is not waiting for Xabi Alonso
For many, this was also a message sent by Xabi Alonso: he only wants Real Madrid for the rest of his career. From then on, a union in the summer of 2025 seemed obvious to all the Iberian media, sure of their facts. Finally, nothing is certain as Marca explains in its edition of the day. Indeed, although Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso are in discussions to imagine a future together, the Madrid club does not necessarily expect a return of its midfielder this summer.
Indeed, the ball would be in Carlo Ancelotti’s court, who will have to convince the Spanish leaders that he is the man for the job to honor the last season of his contract next year. Confidence remains in the 65-year-old tactician who will have a discussion with his leaders at the end of the season in order to agree on the outcome to give to this saga. One thing seems certain as explained by the Madrid press: Florentino Pérez believes in his coach and no one wants to rush in order to make the best decision. A last stint for Carlo Ancelotti will therefore require satisfactory sporting results this season. To be continued…
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