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Carlo Ancelotti targets one last La Liga title with Real Madrid before his expected summer departure to become Brazil’s new head coach.
Carlo Ancelotti is preparing for what could be his final chapter at Real Madrid, with reports strongly linking the veteran Italian coach to the Brazil national team job ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup.
Sunday’s El Clasico against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu may be his last major domestic showdown, and it could decide Real Madrid’s fate in the La Liga title race. Los Blancos trail their rivals by four points with just four matches remaining, making this match a potential season-defining moment.
Barcelona have already beaten Real Madrid three times this season—in the Spanish Super Cup (5-2), the Copa del Rey final (3-2), and the October league clash (4-0). A fourth defeat could all but end Madrid's title hopes and set the stage for Ancelotti's emotional farewell.
Ancelotti, 65, is the most decorated manager in Real Madrid’s history. Across two spells in charge, he has amassed 15 trophies, including two Champions League titles (2014, 2022), two La Liga crowns (2022, 2024), and two Club World Cups (2014, 2022). His first stint from 2013 to 2015 was cut short despite winning four trophies in two years. He returned in 2021 and added 11 more trophies to his cabinet.
With a deal reportedly in place to leave Real Madrid this summer, Ancelotti is said to be taking over Brazil, a job he has long been linked to. The formal announcement could come after Sunday’s Clasico, marking the end of an era for one of football’s most respected tacticians.
For Ancelotti, this final push isn’t just about silverware — it’s about legacy. Defeating Barcelona and keeping Madrid's title hopes alive could be the perfect parting gift for the fans who have embraced him twice.