Carlo Ancelotti: Real Madrid Make Huge Managerial Decision After Arsenal Beating
- Real Madrid have made a significant managerial decision following their defeat by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night
- The Gunners hosted the Whites in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, where Arteta's men secured a 3-0 victory
- The second leg of this global tournament is scheduled for next Wednesday, with Real Madrid aiming to overturn the deficit
La Liga outfit Real Madrid has made a bold decision regarding Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure at the Santiago Bernabéu, following their tough loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, April 8.
Two goals from Declan Rice and a late strike from Spanish sensation Mikel Merino were enough to humble Italian international Carlo Ancelotti and his men.
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The Real squad had travelled from Spain to North London to lock horns with the Gunners in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
The second leg of this global tournament between the two teams could be Ancelotti's final Champions League as the Whites Manager.
When is Real Madrid vs Arsenal second leg?
The second leg of the Champions League showdown between Real and Arsenal is set for Wednesday, April 16, at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu.
Before then, both sides return to domestic duties this weekend, where Arteta's men will host Brentford on Saturday as they aim to close the gap on Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Real will look to keep their La Liga title hopes alive when they visit struggling Alavés.
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Why Ancelotti could lose his managerial job
Following the defeat at the Emirates Stadium, some Real players, led by Jude Bellingham, sent a clear message to the Gunners, urging the North London side to brace for a comeback that could change everything.
Comebacks are nothing new under Ancelotti’s reign, but this time, failure to overturn the result could spell the end of his tenure with the Whites.
Real Madrid's decision on Ancelotti's future
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According to Spanish outlet Relevo, the future of any Real Madrid coach largely depends on the number of titles won by the end of the season.
Real will likely part ways with Ancelotti unless he wins a major trophy this season.
The club sees it as almost impossible for him to stay without delivering the Champions League or La Liga. If he leaves, Xabi Alonso is the leading candidate to replace him.
This is precisely what Italian manager Ancelotti is fighting for, with their La Liga hopes still hanging in the balance as Barcelona currently lead the table.
Ancelotti worked wonders last season, guiding to La Liga and Champions League glory when no one expected it.
But this season, his tactics are falling short, and despite his legendary status, it’s hard to see him staying much longer at Bernabeu.
When did Ancelotti join Real Madrid?
The 65-year-old Italian coach first became Real Madrid manager on June 25, 2013, and returned for a second spell on June 1, 2021.
Jude Bellingham sends message to Arsenal after defeat
TUKO.co.ke had previously reported on the message England star Jude Bellingham sent to Arsenal following Real's defeat at the Emirates Stadium.
The former Borussia Dortmund star commended Arsenal's performance, admitting that Arteta's side were the superior team on the night.
The 21-year-old acknowledged that his team came up short in the first leg but remains confident that a dramatic comeback is possible in the second leg at their home ground, the Santiago Bernabéu.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
