Carlo Ancelotti Closes his Stage at Real Madrid as a Legend
Real Madrid has announced the end of Carlo Ancelotti’s second stage as coach, who is leaving to manage the Brazilian national team. With 15 titles, Ancelotti says goodbye as the most decorated coach in the history of the white club.
The club expressed its gratitude and affection to Ancelotti, highlighting his status as one of the great legends of Real Madrid and world football. The Santiago Bernabéu will pay tribute to the Italian coach in his last match.
“Tomorrow, the Santiago Bernabéu will pay tribute to him in what will be Carlo Ancelotti’s last match as Real Madrid coach”
Real Madrid Statement
Florentino Pérez, the club’s president, highlighted Ancelotti’s figure, stating that “he is forever part of the great Real Madrid family.”
Ancelotti confirmed that Xabi Alonso will be his successor and wished him “all the luck in the world.” The Italian coach said he was not “sad” about his departure, but rather “very happy” for a successful period.
“It is inevitable that they are special days. It’s the last day here and the last match tomorrow. Whenever a career ends there is a lot of emotion, that’s what’s happening to me these days. I’m not sad at all, I’m very happy”
Carlo Ancelotti
Ancelotti directed his last training session at the Valdebebas sports city, with the returns of Éder Militao and Vinícius. He also recovered Raúl Asencio and Brahim Díaz, while Jude Bellingham will not be available due to suspension.
Ancelotti concludes his second stage with an impressive record: 3 Champions League titles, 2 Leagues, 2 Copa del Rey titles, 2 Club World Cups, 1 Intercontinental Cup, 3 UEFA Super Cups, and 2 Spanish Super Cups.
With 352 official matches, Ancelotti is the second coach with the most matches managed at Real Madrid, with a record of 249 wins, 50 draws and 53 losses.
Alongside Zinedine Zidane, he is the coach who has won the most European Cups for Real Madrid, three; the third who achieved the most Leagues, with two.
