Overview
- Carlo Ancelotti's tenure at Real Madrid is under scrutiny, with his potential departure hinging on the outcome of the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 26.
- Real Madrid has identified Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso as the top candidate to replace Ancelotti, with Leverkusen open to discussions regarding his future.
- If Alonso's appointment is delayed, the club is reportedly ready to appoint Santiago Solari as interim coach for the Club World Cup starting in mid-June.
- Conflicting reports suggest Ancelotti may either depart after the Copa del Rey final or remain until the end of the LaLiga season, which concludes on May 25.
- Ancelotti, the most decorated manager in Real Madrid's history with 15 titles, faces mounting pressure after a Champions League quarter-final exit and losing ground to Barcelona in LaLiga.