All eyes are on the Real Madrid camp and their manager Carlo Ancelotti as things are not going well for the White House side. Just days after a humiliating 5-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League, Real Madrid are set to play a crucial La Liga fixture against Athletic Club at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Amidst all this, some reports suggest that the club is preparing to say goodbye to Ancelotti.
According to many, if Real Madrid fail to deliver a solid performance against Athletic Club, the club won’t hesitate to make some tough decisions. Another disappointing result could force the management to sack Ancelotti before the season ends – even with just a few weeks remaining.
The veteran coach is already under scrutiny over his future, and after the team’s lacklustre performances in both legs against Arsenal, criticism has intensified.
Although Real Madrid have been knocked out of the Champions League, hopes of winning La Liga and the Copa del Rey still remain alive. However, if the leadership vacuum continues, the club risks falling behind Barcelona in the title race.
That’s why the club won’t shy away from making bold decisions – and tonight’s clash against Athletic Club could well prove to be Ancelotti’s acid test.
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