As his team struggles to find rhythm on the pitch, nothing seems to be going as expected for the Italian coach, and the speculation surrounding him keeps growing.
With each passing day, the rumors of Carlo Ancelotti’s possible departure from Real Madrid are gaining traction. At the same time, talk of him taking over the Brazil national team is also intensifying. But the experienced manager appears completely unbothered. Ahead of another crucial match, he made it clear that he doesn’t want to discuss anything beyond the current season.
Earlier this season, Real Madrid were contenders for a historic treble. But in the space of just 10 days, two trophies slipped through their fingers—first, a crushing Champions League semi-final exit to Arsenal, followed by a defeat to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final last week.
It was the Champions League elimination that first sparked uncertainty about Ancelotti’s future at the Santiago Bernabéu. Losing the Copa del Rey title only fueled the rumors, with many believing his time at Real is nearing its end. There’s widespread speculation that Madrid will part ways with him once the La Liga season concludes.
Ancelotti’s side is still mathematically in the title race. However, they sit four points behind arch-rivals Barcelona and are currently second on the table. A win for Barcelona against Real Valladolid on Saturday would widen the gap to seven points.
That would make things even tougher for Madrid, who must beat Celta Vigo the following day to keep their slim title hopes alive. For now, Ancelotti is refusing to comment on his future at the club—or the Brazil job.
“I can be clear. I love this club, all its players, and the fans deeply. I have great respect for them. I will talk about my future after the 25th of May, not before.”
There have been reports in the Spanish media that the Real Madrid board is planning to part ways with Ancelotti before the 32-team Club World Cup, scheduled for June–July. Still, when asked about it, the coach—who has led Madrid to three Champions League titles and two La Liga crowns across two spells—remained tight-lipped.
“I don’t need to answer any questions about what will happen after May 25.”
With five matches to go, Real Madrid are in second place with 72 points, while Barcelona sit at the top with 76.
