Real Madrid Coach Ancelotti Exits for Brazil National Team

Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave Real Madrid after a trophyless 2025 season to become the manager of the Brazil national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, marking his first role as a national team coach. Ancelotti leaves behind a historic legacy at Real Madrid, having won 15 trophies—the most in the club's history—including three Champions League titles and two recent La Liga crowns. The club is expected to appoint Xabi Alonso as his successor, who faces significant pressure to maintain the high standards set by Ancelotti. Ancelotti's move to Brazil presents new challenges, including adapting to different playing conditions and leading a team that must secure every match to qualify for the World Cup. His coaching style, which emphasizes player freedom and experience, contributed to previous successes but struggled this season due to key injuries and departures. Meanwhile, his son Davide Ancelotti is pursuing his own managerial career, currently on the shortlist for a head coach position at RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.