Real Madrid’s Managerial Gamble Has Not Paid Off
The post-Ancelotti era at the Bernabeu has been turbulent. A short-lived appointment has already unravelled, and questions are mounting.
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The post-Ancelotti era at the Bernabeu has been turbulent. A short-lived appointment has already unravelled, and questions are mounting.
Arsenal eliminated Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, ending Madrid's defence and announcing themselves as genuine European contenders.
Barcelona thrashed Madrid again, this time to win the Spanish Super Cup. Flick's side have now beaten the champions three times in a row.
Hansi Flick's Barcelona dismantled Real Madrid with the bravest high defensive line in Europe. It was a statement of intent for the title race.
After years of speculation, Kylian Mbappe is finally a Real Madrid player on a free transfer. The question now is how he fits.
Madrid beat Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley to win the Champions League again. They were outplayed for an hour and won anyway. Of course they did.
With a commanding lead at the top of La Liga, Ancelotti's side are on the verge of a record-extending 36th Spanish title.
Two heavyweight legs, a 4-4 aggregate, and penalties. Real Madrid eliminated the holders once more, and the how is fascinating.
Carlo Ancelotti's Madrid spent the season without a recognised number nine and barely noticed, thanks to one Englishman arriving late in the box.