Real Madrid have a three-man shortlist to replace Carlo Ancelotti after their devastating loss to Barcelona. Real’s poor start to the season puts pressure on Ancelotti, who could be fired. They lag cross-town rivals Atletico Madrid in La Liga and are 20th in the Champions League after three wins.
Last Saturday, they lost 5-2 to archrivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. Considering the club’s results this season, Ancelotti may be fired at the Bernabeu. If Ancelotti leaves, Record reports that Real are interested in three managers.
First is Xabi Alonso, who has improved his managing reputation at Bayer Leverkusen, according to the report.
He is considered the’main candidate’ after playing for Real.
Raul, like Alonso, had a great career with the club. He manages Castilla and is a ‘specialist in the club’s history’.
After managing Real, Zinedine Zidane completes the list. Three Champions League titles were his managerial triumph.
Only until the end of the season is the Frenchman considered an alternative.When his team resumes play on Thursday, Ancelotti will hope for a response.
The veteran Italian manager said in his post-Barca loss press conference: “We must face reality. We defended poorly. Pressing high and blocking low were our strategies. They scored easy and we didn’t work hard alone or together.
“We lost several duels. Football saddens and disappoints us. The melancholy must be taken home. I understand our fans’ anguish. We feel that, but we must prepare for the next game and regain our form.”
