Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti revealed that his star midfielder Fede Valverde would not feature in Saturday’s league clash with Real Betis, but would be available for next week’s Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid. Valverde started Madrid’s first 36 matches across all competitions, underscoring his status as Ancelotti’s undisputed favourite. The versatile midfielder, who…
Carlo Ancelotti heaped praise on Luka Modric, labelling him “a gift for football” after the veteran midfielder scored a sensational goal in Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Girona on Sunday. The 39-year-old broke the deadlock in the 41st minute at the Santiago Bernabeu before Vinicius Junior sealed the win with a late goal. The result…
Thibaut Courtois revealed that Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has lost his signature cool on multiple occasions this season. Madrid remain in the race for La Liga and are in a strong position ahead of the second leg of their Champions League play-off with Manchester City this week. However, the reigning Spanish and European champions…
Carlo Ancelotti is “sick of hearing” questions relating to the future of Vinicius Jr but insists he is not concerned Real Madrid may lose the winger to a team from Saudi Arabia. Reports emerged late yesterday that the Brazil winger met with Saudi Pro League chiefs in 2023 and was offered a five-year deal worth…
Carlo Ancelotti insists he’s not worried about Vinicius Junior’s long-term future at Real Madrid, but is “tired” of the speculation linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia. The 24-year-old’s rise to superstardom over the past couple of years now sees him regarded as one of the world’s best forwards, frightening defences with his immense…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has warned that his side are in a state of “emergency” after suffering further injury setbacks ahead of a crucial period. The reigning Spanish and European champions have struggled with fitness issues throughout the campaign but were dealt two enormous blows in recent daysfollowing injuries to centre-back duo Antonio Rudiger…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was left furious after referee Alejandro Muniz Ruiz failed to send off Espanyol’s eventual match-winner Carlos Romero for a cynical foul on Kylian Mbappe. Madrid were heavy favourites to beat relegation-threatened Espanyol having scored 20 goals in their last five matches across all competitions. But despite raining down 21 shots…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has hit out at this season’s new Champions League format in the wake of the first edition of the ‘league phase’ coming to a close this week. UEFA has overhauled its premier club competition this season, scrapping the group stage in favour of a single league table and increasing the…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti flatly denied the suggestion that he would step down at the end of the season, instead insisting that he intends to remain in the Spanish capital for another four years. Whispers of Ancelotti’s impending exit emerged earlier this week, claiming that the 65-year-old head coach who has seen it all…
Carlo Ancelotti has said he is “not the best but not the dumbest either” as he deals with the fallout of Real Madrid’s latest heavy defeat to Clasico rivals Barcelona. The Italian’s side were dismantled 5-2 in the Supercopa de Espana final in Jeddah despite taking a fifth-minute lead through Kylian Mbappe. It was Madrid’s…
Carlo Ancelotti has spent his Christmas studying videos of West Brom ahead of Real Madrid’s return to action tomorrow night. Madrid open 2025 with a trip to Valencia as they look to extend their five-match unbeaten run – a streak that included an Intercontinental Cup success over Pachuca in Qatar. The trip to Mestalla will…
