Carlo Ancelotti oversaw a disappointing El Clasico on Saturday night.
The Real Madrid manager watched on helplessly from the Santiago Bernabeu dugout as rivals Barcelona ran riot.
A brace from Robert Lewandowski and goals from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha sealed a 4-0 victory and ensured Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga to six points.
The surprising result not only stunned fans but also left a bitter taste in the mouths of all associated with Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti under pressure at Real Madrid following El Clasico thrashing
Losing to Barcelona is never an option, but losing in such disappointing fashion is almost unimaginable.
Consequently, despite all the good work Ancelotti has done over the years, including winning two league titles and two Champions Leagues, the 65-year-old now finds himself under unusual pressure.
And according to a recent report from Fichajes, failure to turn Madrid’s fortunes around, and quickly, will result in President Florentino Perez pulling the plug on his contract, which is not due to expire until the end of next season.
Zinedine Zidane on Florentino Perez’s radar
Should Ancelotti be dismissed from his role at Madrid, Perez wants former manager Zinedine Zidane to return to the club for what would be his third spell in charge.
During his two spells in charge, Zidane, who made 227 appearances for the club during his playing days between 2001 and 2006, lifted 11 major trophies, including a hat-trick of consecutive Champions Leagues.
The French megastar averaged an incredible 2.30 points per game during his first two-and-a-half years in charge.
However, given Zidane’s remarkable managerial record, Madrid may be forced to act quickly if they’re serious about re-signing him. Manchester United are strongly linked with the 52-year-old after they saw Thomas Tuchel take the vacant England job.
Am interested
That’s very good
This is a mistake. Madrid needs to get a younger coach who thinks more modernly and is willing to put out a team that can compete with balance, not just a team based on names, as is seemingly done now.
True talk
Its glaring real madrid need to sign a world class right back,a central defender and a world class striker like Haaland. Lucas Vasquez is finished. Mbappe is turning out to be a bad investment. He was out of place against barca and missed 2 one on one. Perez needs to act fast
Whats wrong with our academy is it that Carlo doesn’t take recommendations from whoever the coach is now of the Castilla team . Barcelona had 7 academy players how much did we have , what’s the sense of the academy when we’re not producing any good players to transition into the senior team ??. And why doesn’t Guler get a fair opportunity , he’s a good player and I would’ve started with Endrick as well yesterday. The front 3 should’ve been mbappe , Vini and Endrick and Guler instead of tchouameni.
Guler is the answer I didn’t why ancelotti is using him guler is our best player now and endrick
If it is possible to my date to sell mbappé and bring in Haaland that will be the best Alonso can manage Madrid better more than any other manager
Ancelotti needs to find a remedy as soon.
I am also surprised why the coach isn’t using younger players from the academy instead of continuous use of the older ones. Am of the opinion that Endrick and Guler should be in their next match.
Plss let our team Madrid be think before do it plss according to my understanding the team lacks players like defenders and also we have an injury 🩸🩸🩸 like four our first eleven like contois,carvajal, Rodrigo,Alaba
Yes we want him for more record plss