Fingers pointed at Ancelotti, Florentino Perez in the aftermath of Real Madrid’s Super Cup debacle
The fallout from Real Madrid’s disastrous Super Cup performance has ignited a storm of criticism, with Carlo Ancelotti and Florentino Perez bearing the brunt. A 5-0 thrashing by Barcelona in El Clasico, contributing to a staggering nine goals conceded across two clashes this season, has sparked discontent among fans and figures within the club.
According to insider reports, internal tensions at Real Madrid have reached a boiling point. Some players have voiced frustrations about Ancelotti’s management style, accusing him of favoritism and inconsistent treatment.
There’s also mounting concern over the squad’s physical exhaustion, with many attributing it to poor rotation and player fitness management—a critique directly tied to Ancelotti’s approach.
Simultaneously, club president Florentino Perez has not escaped scrutiny. Critics within the organization argue that his reluctance to make impactful signings in recent transfer windows has left the squad underpowered. Accusations of prioritizing economic stability over competitive ambition further add to the perception of misplaced priorities at the top.
While winning could temporarily quell tensions, the damage from the El Clasico debacle is likely to linger, with long-term repercussions on the club’s internal dynamics and public perception.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s transfer ambitions remain focused on Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold. Despite confidence in securing him on a free transfer this summer, the club is reportedly exploring the possibility of an immediate move.
After their El Clasico humiliation, Los Blancos are eager to accelerate the process and address glaring defensive vulnerabilities.
Liverpool, however, have been resistant to losing their homegrown star mid-season. Yet, according to Sky Sport France, their stance might be softening. The Merseyside club has reportedly identified Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich as a potential replacement.
With Kimmich’s contract set to expire this summer, Liverpool are already in contact with his representatives and might be willing to pay €25 million to secure his services in January.
If Liverpool were to act on their interest in Kimmich, it could open the door for Real Madrid to land Alexander-Arnold this month. With a similar transfer fee reportedly on the table, the coming weeks could see significant movement in what promises to be a dramatic transfer saga.
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