The Merengues saw their race for the title in La Liga disturbed by a 1-1 draw in Osasuna this weekend, while their rivals, Atlético Madrid and Barcelona, continue to reduce the gap at the top of the ranking.
Ancelotti seems to have survived the pressure storm which weighs on its position at the end of 2024, but the coming weeks will decide its future in the Spanish capital.
The club does not panic at this stage, Ancelotti being still in a position of strength to reach the knockout stages of Champions League and fight to keep its national crown.
He sealed an emblematic victory at Manchester City last week and he can now ensure double by eliminating the Citizens of the competition with a positive result in the return match on February 19.
According to reports from REVO, the club still monitors the situation of Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen, the contract of the former midfielder reflecting that of Ancelotti by expiring in 2026.
Xabi Alonso is ready
The minimum condition so that Encelotti remains in place is to win the liga and at least reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, however, keeping the two titles could end up being the only way for him to stay at his position for 2025/26.
The report says that Alonon has entered into an agreement with Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro, according to which the current Bundesliga champions will not prevent him from breaking his contract and joining Real Madrid this summer.
The trophies will decide that will run the Santiago Bernabeu stadium next season, and Ancelotti is under pressure, but the veteran coach is well equipped to manage the situation.
