Real Madrid enters an electric transition period. After the defeat against FC Barcelona in the King's Cup final, Carlo Ancelotti's fate seems sealed. While the formalization of his departure is only a question of days, an unexpected duel settles for his succession.
If Xabi Alonso is presented as the big favorite of the media and observers, another name insistently emerges: that of Raúl González Blanco. The former Madrid Goleador, at the head of Castilla for several seasons, dreams of burn priority to her former teammate.
A Real Madrid legend.
Raúl, a rewarded patience?
While Xabi Alonso collects praise for his exceptional work at Bayer Leverkusen, Raúl methodically prepared his blow. Legend of the club, trained at the house school, he patiently declined several offers from Germany, including his former club of Schalke 04, in the only hope of inheriting one day of the coveted post in Real. This loyalty and this internal commitment could play in his favor, while Florentino Pérez, fond of symbols, could be seduced by this 100 % Madridista profile.
If Raúl and Xabi Alonso shared large pages of Real Ensemble on the field, the struggle for the bench promises to be less fraternal. Asked about his future after the final, Raúl remained measured but ambitious: “I am happy where I am, but when the moment comes, we will see”. A heavy declaration of implying, reflecting its impatience to finally cross the last landing.
Florentino Pérez facing a choice of heart
The Madrid president will have to decide between two emblematic figures of the club. Xabi Alonso embodies modern tactical excellence, while Raúl symbolizes the tradition and historical DNA of the White House. Between the temptation of renewal and loyalty to values, the choice promises to be Cornelian.
