Carlo Ancelotti Leaves Real Madrid
Real Madrid has confirmed the departure of Carlo Ancelotti as coach, after the final match of the LaLiga season this weekend.
Ancelotti’s position at Madrid had been under increasing pressure, especially after the club finished the season without winning a major title for the first time since 2021.
Earlier this month, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced that Ancelotti would take over as coach of the Brazilian national team this summer, although Madrid had not formally confirmed his departure.
Madrid will play against Real Sociedad on Saturday at the Bernabéu, after a season in which they finished second in LaLiga, lost the Copa del Rey final and were eliminated in the Champions League quarter-finals.
“Real Madrid C.F. and Carlo Ancelotti have reached an agreement to end their time as Real Madrid coach,” the club announced on Friday. “Our club wants to express its gratitude and affection to one of the greatest legends of Real Madrid and world football.
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The club added that Ancelotti led the team in one of the most successful periods in its history, becoming the coach with the most titles: three European Cups, three Club World Cups, three European Super Cups, two La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey titles and two Spanish Super Cups. A total of 15 titles in the six seasons he was with the club.
The Santiago Bernabéu will pay tribute in what will be Ancelotti’s last match as Real Madrid coach. The club wishes him and his family all the best in this new stage.
Ancelotti, who returned to Madrid for his second spell in 2021, had a contract until June 2026, but will now leave. The club is expected to name former player Xabi Alonso as his successor.
Madrid suffered several important defeats this season, including four consecutive Clásicos against Barcelona. The elimination against Arsenal in the Champions League and the defeat in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona marked a turning point.
