Overview

• Real Madrid suffered back-to-back home defeats against FC Barcelona and AC Milan, intensifying scrutiny on coach Carlo Ancelotti.
• Despite a contract until 2026, Ancelotti's ability to adapt the team post-Toni Kroos and integrate Kylian Mbappé is being questioned.
• Club president Florentino Perez held meetings to discuss the situation, but Ancelotti retains support for now, with no immediate plans for dismissal.
• Potential successors include Xabi Alonso, Raúl, Álvaro Arbeloa, and a possible return of Zinedine Zidane, though Alonso may only be available next summer.
• Madrid's defensive struggles and midfield imbalance are major concerns, exacerbated by injuries and the challenge of accommodating star players.