Real Madrid’s trip to London turned into a nightmare, and now the pressure is boiling over in the Spanish capital. Following a humbling 3-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates, questions are swirling about Carlo Ancelotti’s future at the club.

Ancelotti Under Fire After Heavy Loss

Real Madrid were outclassed and outpaced by Mikel Arteta’s side, exposing the cracks in a squad that’s been faltering for weeks. With a leaky defense, an uninspired attack, and key stars like Vinicius Jr off the pace, the performance raised serious alarms at the Bernabéu.

That defeat has put Ancelotti in a tough spot. Spanish media reports suggest the club is now considering letting him go if the team ends the season without silverware. It’s a harsh stance—but one that fits Real Madrid’s unforgiving standards.

Xabi Alonso Waiting in the Wings

Club legend Xabi Alonso is rumored to be the top candidate to take over if changes are made. Now managing Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso has turned heads with his impressive leadership, steering the German side through an unbeaten Bundesliga campaign and a domestic double last season.

Ancelotti, who just renewed his deal through June 2026, boasts an impressive trophy haul with the club. Since returning in 2021, he’s lifted 10 titles, including two Champions Leagues, a La Liga crown, and two Copas del Rey. But at Real Madrid, the past rarely buys much time when the present starts to unravel.

Madrid’s Season on the Brink

With only eight La Liga games left and a four-point gap behind rivals Barcelona, plus the risk of an early Champions League exit, Florentino Pérez could be preparing for a major reset. If the trophies don’t come, Alonso might be the man to lead the next era at the Bernabéu.

For now, all eyes are on the return leg in Madrid. Anything less than a statement performance could spell the end of Ancelotti’s second stint with Los Blancos.