Just days after suffering a crushing 5-1 aggregate defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals, Real Madrid now face a must-win LaLiga clash against Athletic Club today at Santiago Bernabeu.
The timing of the match couldn’t be more delicate, with confidence shaken, pressure building, and the future of Carlo Ancelotti under serious scrutiny.
While many reports suggest Real Madrid are preparing a legends’ exit for Ancelotti, who has a good relationship with the board, the club are not ruling out the Italian’s sudden departure either.
Ancelotti could face the ace vs Athletic Club
According to journalist June Lavin, Real Madrid are not ruling out drastic decisions if the team fails to respond against Athletic Club today.