Despite the humiliating defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, Carlo Ancelotti still has the trust of Real Madrid's board of directors. But for how much longer?
Real Madrid experienced a nightmare evening last Sunday. In the Spanish Super Cup final, the Merengues were crushed by their historic rival, FC Barcelona, 5-2. Carlo Ancelotti was the main target of criticism after this defeat. His game plan fell apart from the first minutes. Questionable choices, such as starting Lucas Vázquez and Aurélien Tchouaméni, exposed the team's defensive weaknesses. Hansi Flick, Barcelona's coach, perfectly exploited these mistakes. The result: a humiliating defeat.
Real Madrid Stands Behind Coach Ancelotti
Despite this debacle, Real Madrid's board of directors remains faithful to Carlo Ancelotti. According to sources close to the club, cited by Mónica Marchante in the El Partidazo de Cope program, the Madrid executives have no intention of parting ways with their coach for now.
In the upper echelons of the club, Ancelotti still enjoys total support. This position remains unchanged, even after the defeat to Barcelona. The management believes that the Italian coach is still the right man for the job, at least in the short term.
However, this trust is not unconditional. If the team's performances do not improve, the discourse could change in the coming months. Real Madrid is about to enter the most crucial phase of the season, with decisive matches in La Liga, the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey.
In March or April, when the pressure reaches its peak, the executives' patience may wear thin. For now, Carlo Ancelotti has time to steady the ship. But every failed Clasico or Super Clasico could weigh heavily in the balance.
Barcelona, Ancelotti's Bête Noire?
Being at the helm of Real Madrid is never easy. Expectations are immense, and failures, even temporary ones, are rarely forgiven. Carlo Ancelotti is well aware of this.
Since his return to the club, he has had to face frequent criticism, particularly regarding his tactical choices. Despite this, his track record speaks for itself. He has already won numerous trophies with Real Madrid, and his management of the dressing room is often praised.
But in such a demanding environment, a poor run of results can be enough to call everything into question. The defeat to FC Barcelona is not just a minor setback. This season, the Catalans seem to have gained the upper hand in direct confrontations.
In October, they had already inflicted a severe 0-4 defeat on Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. For Ancelotti, the upcoming Clasicos will be crucial. Not only to restore Real Madrid's image but also to guarantee his own survival on the bench.
For now, the board of directors is not discussing Ancelotti's immediate future. But this support could crack if the poor results persist. In the meantime, the Italian technician must focus on the essentials: getting his team back on track and preparing for the upcoming big games.
Last Sunday's Clasico will remain etched as a warning. But Carlo Ancelotti still has a chance to prove that he is still the right man for the job.