The Truth: Is Carlo Ancelotti's Sacking at Real Madrid Inevitable?
In this episode of The Truth, Sam & Dougie look into Real Madrid's stumbles in 2025 and how Carlo Ancelotti's position as manager is starting to look untenable. Is a parting of the ways inevitable at the end of the season?
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Show Notes
It's time for The Truth!
Today, Sam and Dougie are looking at Real Madrid, and where things have gone wrong for them over the past couple of months. The perennial Champions League winners are out of the competition they love most, are currently second in La Liga to Barcelona, and whilst they are in a Copa del Rey final, they face off against Barça there too - who they've routinely struggled to contain all season long.
We examine the hand that Carlo has been dealt - with squad building and injuries playing a key role - and question whether it's his fault that this squad stacked full of talent just isn't clicking right now. We also take a look at the potential contenders to succeed him, as well as what might be next on the agenda for Ancelotti if he does depart the Bernabeu this summer.
Has Carlo been given an impossible hand to play, or is he justifiably at fault for the struggles of his team this year? Well, The Truth is somewhere in the middle...
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