Pérez’s Final Gamble on Ancelotti!
The word "gamble" carries two sides — victory or defeat — and it perfectly describes what Florentino Pérez has done with Carlo Ancelotti this season.
Despite Real Madrid’s lack of key signings across several positions ahead of the campaign, Pérez placed his biggest bet on Ancelotti, trusting the Italian’s ability to make the most of the squad and secure silverware. To an extent, that gamble paid off early — with Real winning both the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup.
However, that success came amid a storm of criticism. Ancelotti and his players faced mounting scrutiny, particularly for poor squad management and a visible lack of tactical discipline — believed to stem from the players’ lack of faith in their coach’s approach.
Eventually, Real Madrid crashed out of the Champions League in disappointing fashion. Now, Pérez’s hopes rest on a domestic double — La Liga and the Copa del Rey — as a last justification to keep Ancelotti at the helm for the upcoming Club World Cup.
The pressing question remains: will the Real Madrid president regret his bold bet by the end of the season — or will he emerge victorious once again?