May 2, 2025

Ancelotti: ‘I’d Have No Issues if Real Madrid Replaces Me’

Ancelotti: ‘I’d Have No Issues if Real Madrid Replaces Me’

Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged that Real Madrid may consider replacing him as head coach following Arsenal’s elimination of the Champions League holders in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

 

The Italian witnessed his team suffer a 2-1 defeat at home, allowing the Gunners to advance 5-1 on aggregate to the semi-finals. This defeat marked Real Madrid’s 12th loss of the season, a stark contrast to only two losses throughout the entire previous campaign.

 

“It’s possible that the club opts to make a change (in coach), and that could happen this year or next when my contract expires—I’m fine with it,” Ancelotti stated during a press conference.

 

“When I leave this position, I will only express gratitude to the club. Whether that happens tomorrow, in ten days, a month, or a year, my gratitude will remain regardless of my contract status.”

 

Los Blancos have been associated with potential successors, including Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso, a former player for the club, and ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

 

Despite the setback, Ancelotti emphasized that his team remains competitive in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Club World Cup this summer.

 

“The team showed great attitude, but we weren’t able to secure a better result,” Ancelotti reflected after the match against Arsenal. “To be honest, Arsenal defended exceptionally well, and we struggled to find space. Although we were more intense, it simply wasn’t sufficient.”

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