Real Madrid Captain’s Subtle Jab at Ancelotti

Dani Carvajal talked about the arrival of Xabi Alonso to replace the successful Italian technician

Real Madrid A new cycle began in command of Xabi Alonso After a successful Italian step Carlo Ancelottiwho ended up leaving to the Brazilian team. Dani Carvajalone of the emblematic figures of the club and current captain merengue, launched a Unexpected Dardo Against the most laureate technician in the history of the white box.

“I think it was a necessary change. I think that Carlo’s cycle (Ancelotti), because it had come a little to an end and that we all needed a little new sap. And with Xabi we come very well, grabbing concepts day by day. We have had a good start, with three victories and, well, I think it is best that we still have a lot to get to our roof, ”said the 33 -year -old side and 431 games at Real Madrid in an interview with the Spanish program The crossbarof Chain ser.

It should be remembered that, although Ancelotti He is the most winning coach in the history of Real Madrid con 15 titles In two cycles, in the last season particular situations were lived in the White Houseespecially at the end of it, in which the Merengue could not crown titles (With the exception of the European Super Cup, in August 2024 against Atalanta). In the Champions League it was eliminated in the quarterfinals against Arsenal and at the local level he lost The Leaguethe Copa del Rey y Spanish Super Cup with the Barcelona.

Carlo Ancelotti dialogue with Dani Carvajal, one of the referents of the last time in Real Madrid (Reuters/Gonzalo Fuentes)

On May 26, Ancelotti It was announced as a Brazilian coach with a view to the Classification to the next 2026 World Cup, an objective already fulfilled by the Pentacampeón. The replacement of the veteran 66 -year -old coach was the Basque, former Bayer Leverkusen, who, according to what was expressed by Carvajalhas raised tactical differences with Italian.

“Xabi Alonso asks us to press above. I think the team is gathering the lines more and we make, when the ball is lost, the rival has to do many meters to our arch and that is a factor in favor, that when you recover you have 70 meters and Do not steal your ball closer. So, we are pressing all in unison. But this will be better if you win. If you will not say this is shit, but there are different things ”highlighted the Madrid defender and referent in the Spanish media.

Xabi Alonso, replacement for Ancelotti
Xabi Alonso, replacement for Ancelotti at the Real Madrid Bank (Reuters/Isabel Infantes)

Real Madrid He hopes to have a successful season, as marked by his story. What about sinwho will focus ful Xabi Alonsoa former club player although with less experience as a technician than the Italian. The first objective was not met in the Club World Cupwhere the Spanish club was eliminated in the quarterfinals with a hard win against the PSG.

Regarding the beginning in The LeagueMadrid began with the right foot and three consecutive victories of which one of his brand new additions participated: the Argentine Franco Mastantuono. Looking ahead, which will be the Champions League 2025/26, the whites already know their rivals in the League phase: Olympique de Marseille, FC Kaira Almity, Juventus, Liverpool, Olympiacos FC, Manchester City, As Monaco and SL Benfica.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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