Real Madrid is considering sacking head coach Carlo Ancelotti after their recent Copa del Rey final loss to Barcelona. Despite Ancelotti's impactful substitutions, which included Kylian Mbappe's equalizer, Madrid fell 3-2 after extra time. Reports indicate that Ancelotti's job could be in jeopardy regardless of the Copa del Rey outcome, particularly after the team's Champions League exit. The Brazilian national team is reportedly keen on hiring him, while Madrid seeks Xabi Alonso as his successor, with Santiago Solari as a possible interim option in the meantime.
Real Madrid could reportedly sack Carlo Ancelotti as soon as next week after Saturday's Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona.
Reports in the immediate aftermath of Madrid's Champions League exit suggested the club would change their head coach after the Copa del Rey regardless of the result.
The Brazilian federation are "very close" to agreeing a deal to appoint Ancelotti as the national team's manager.
Real Madrid are thought to be prioritising Xabi Alonso as their first-choice candidate for head coach.
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