The pressure is mounted in the Spanish capital after a night with intense drama at La Cartuja Stadium. After an exciting 3-2 defeat against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey FinalQuestions are now swirling around the future of Real Madrid’s legendary manager. For Carlo Ancelotti, who has led Madrid to countless triumphs, this latest setback may be the beginning of a painful farewell.
But is this really the end of the road for Ancelotti? Real Madrid’s leadership keeps its cards near the chest – at the moment.
Night of heights and lowness
The final between Real Madrid and Barcelona Lived up to his invoicing with breathtaking football, emotional swings and important moments that would define the evening.
Real Madrid entered the match during a cloud of injuries: Kylian Mbappe was just enough fit for the benchThe Eduardo Camaveringa is excluded for the seasonand Ferland Mendy limped after only 10 minutesAdds an already exhausted list. Meanwhile, Barcelona was without Robert Lewandowskiwhich remains hesitant for his Champions League campaign.
Barcelona first struck with Pedri’s violent long -term strikeGives the Catalans the early leadership. Real Madrid thought they had leveled when Jude Bellingham found the netBut it was ruled offside. Then came more frustration for Los Blancos as a penalty that was originally awarded for a foul on VinÃcius junior was turned.
Despite the early accidents, Ancelotti transformed Madrid in the second half. Forced to play, he took on an injured Mbappe at half time – and the Frenchman delivered. After forcing a series of rescues, Mbappe scored its first professional goal from a direct free kickCrush the ball in outside the inside of the post.
Momentum shifted when Aurelien Tchouameni scored goals from a cornerReal Madrid gives the lead. It was a goal that future opponents, especially Inter in the Champions League, will surely study.
However, Barcelona refused to back down. Ferran Torres leveled the match After a brilliant assist from Lamin Yamaland late drama saw VinÃcius junior limp of injured. In extra time, Jules Kunde took advantage of a real Madrid male To make the decisive goal, secure Copa del Rey for Barcelona.
What did Ancelotti say about his future after Copa del Rey?
As reported by HighlightThe Copa final was seen as an important moment to assess the condition of the squad, the atmosphere in the dressing room and the manager’s command. If Ancelotti is dismissed, Xabi Alonso is the clear favorite to succeed him.
Bayer Leverkusen coach, who has a Gentleman agreement that allows him to go to a former club, is reportedly waiting for Madrid’s call. “Alonso set Mars as a deadline to confirm his continuity and are currently planning for next season,” Highlight added, but his future remains in flow in the middle of Los Blanco’s concern.
After the match, the Italian tactics treated their uncertain future with typical calm: “I could stay at Real Madrid or maybe leave … We’ll see. It will be a topic for next weeks, not for today.”
