Carlo Ancelotti He talked about the person who became captain on Friday real Madrid in the preview of the match against Seville (Saturday, 18:30). All eyes are on him these days. Sergio Ramos and the Madrid coach did not hesitate to thank him for his time at the club: “Yes I’m here today for Sergio Ramos. If I hadn’t scored in the final I probably wouldn’t be here.” He’s talking about La Décima, of course.
But there is an obstacle behind the Italian. The journey that started in 1995 and this made him the only coach with: five major European leagues.
The ‘hero’ of the tenth Champions League
When Zidane He leaves the bench in 2021 after a title-less season. Raul GonzálezHe would be promoted from Castilla, just like ‘Zizou’ did. But once again Florentino Perez He announced the return of Carlo Ancelotti, defying all predictions in the press. ‘The hero of La Décima’.
Many people will wonder why winning that cup was so important. The answer is simple: Madrid has not achieved success in Europe for 12 yearswhile watching Barça in the background Guardiola win them all. Until that moment, fans had to go back to that night on May 15, 2002. ZidaneThe player, who saw him as the second coach on the bench this time, brought the historic volley to Madrid for the ninth time. Champions League.
Everything got upgraded resurface The first final in which two teams from the same city faced each other took place in Lisbon that day. The saga of this momentous event continued until the 93rd minute, which from that day on became known as the ‘ninety and Ramos’ slot in the capital. Real Madrid lost with a goal GodinCorner until injury time Modric He assisted the co-captain who scored the tying goal with a header that ended in extra time Ballet, Marcelo And Christian.
12 years later Ancelotti brought joy to Madridistas again. But since Madrid lives in the present day and all coaches are obliged to win the championship, his second season ended without success and the Italian had to leave the gates of Valdebebas.
The only league with Europe’s top five leagues
Ancelotti started his career on the bench in 1995. AC Reggiana He spent a year there before moving on to coach the Italian second division. Parma (1996-1998). From there, the elders knocked on his door. aggressive and colorful gameThis made him the coach of the team Juventus For nine years between 1998 and 2001 Milan Until 2009. At this stage A series In the 2003/2004 season and two Champions (2003 and 2007).
He was on the team for only two seasons. ChelseaThat was enough for him to take over Premier League (2009-2010 season) At the London club. Dissatisfied with this, the coach went to the French capital, where he headed the administration. Paris Saint-Germain (2011-2013), winner League 1 in his second year.
That’s when Real Madrid knocked on his door and an agreement was reached. Copa del Rey, Champions, Super Cup And Club World Cup This is at the first stage.
In 2016, after a year without stepping on the bench, Bayern Munich This was his destiny. There, as in most clubs, the point was to come and kiss the saint, because he was kissing the saint. Bundesliga In his first season (2016-2017).
He had only one man left to become the only coach to achieve this feat. five major European leagues. What a capricious fate this is after two years Naples and two more Evertontook him back real Madrid About to harvest a season that will be remembered worldwide in 2021 epic comebacks in all qualifying rounds Champions. from PSGup to Chelsea And City Guardiola’s article. A year that resulted in the victory that Spain missed: 35th League for the white team.
Carlo Ancelotti’s full awards
Real Madrid coach almost 30 years have passed Managing the best clubs with a style of play that evolves over time.
Thus his record includes 25 titles: 4 Champions League3 Club World Cups3 European Super Cups5 Garter (Spain, England, Italy, France and Germany) 2 Copa del Rey1 English Cup, 1 Italian Cup, 6 Super Cups (2 from Spain, 1 from England, 1 from Italy and 2 from Germany).
Brazil is closer than ever
Italian coach at the beginning 65 yearsHe’s assembled a profile that looks eager to complete the only remaining challenge: lead an election. ‘Canarinha’ is just around the corner. Brazilian team He is waiting for him until his contract with Real Madrid expires this year. It’s an open secretbut this will be verbal only.
“This stage in Madrid will mark the end of my career. I’ll retire after the whites. “Real Madrid is the pinnacle of football,” Ancelotti said in August 2022.I don’t talk about my future“said the Italian this Friday. Draw your own conclusions.
Ednaldo Rodriguespresident Brazilian Football ConfederationHe had already assured that he would become Brazil’s coach. Copa America 2024It will be held starting from June 20.
In short, no one knows what’s going on in his head. Florentino Perez when you bring it back. Whether or not for the Champions League and therefore Sergio Ramosthe value of this The most successful coach of the European Cup And Third most appearances for Real Madrid This is indisputable.