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Football: Real Madrid's domestic glory depends on beating Barcelona, says Ancelotti

Madrid, April 22: With Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League elimination, their entire season depends on domestic success. With a four-point gap in the La Liga and a date in the Copa Del Rey final set, head coach Carlo Ancelotti believes their success depends on beating arch-rivals FC Barcelona.

La Liga 2024-25: Plenty at stake in four matches in mid-week action in Spain

Madrid: , April 22 (IANS) Four games in La Liga on Wednesday have a lot to say about the title race, next season's Champions League berths, and the struggle to avoid relegation. Real Madrid make the short trip to Getafe after Sunday's injury-time win at home to Athletic Club Bilbao, and depending on FC Barcelona's result against Mallorca on Tuesday, Madrid could kick off seven points behind the league leaders and again need to win to keep in touch.

Real Madrid's Ancelotti tight-lipped on his future ahead of Athletic Bilbao game

Madrid, April 19: Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti on Saturday refused to discuss his future when asked about rumours he would leave his job before the end of the season. Ancelotti's time at Madrid appears to be drawing to a close after his side's defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals, with speculation that he will step down after next weekend's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona to accept an offer to coach the Brazilian national team.

Now is not a good time to discuss the future, says Xabi Alonso on Real Madrid links

Leverkusen, April 18: Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso, who is said to be the lead candidate to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, refused to discuss the links on Friday and said it is not a good time to discuss the future with his club's hopes of defending the Bundesliga on the ropes.

La Liga: Home games for Barca, Real after different Champions League fortunes

Madrid, April 17: FC Barcelona will once again defend their hold on the top position in the Spanish La Liga standings as they and second-placed Real Madrid both play difficult rivals in front of their home fans this weekend. Barcelona have 70 points from 31 matches while Real Madrid have 66.

Carlo Ancelotti expected to leave Real Madrid following Champions League QF exit

Madrid, April 17: Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave the club after the Copa del Rey final on April 26, according to a report by Sky Sports on Thursday.

Real Madrid look for another Bernabeu miracle to overturn Champions League deficit

Madrid, April 15: Real Madrid need another Santiago Bernabeu miracle on Thursday (IST) to overturn its Champions League first-leg defeat to Arsenal and progress to the semi-finals of the competition.

La Liga: Mbappe sent off but Madrid hold on for crucial win at Alaves

Vitoria-Gasteiz, April 13: Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Alaves at Mendizorroza to claim three crucial points in La Liga, thanks to a first-half strike from Eduardo Camavinga. Carlo Ancelotti's side played over half an hour with ten men after Kylian Mbappe was shown a red card, but held firm to see out the victory.

Real Madrid need to get back the 'good feeling' before Arsenal clash, says Ancelotti

Madrid, April 12: With Real Madrid on the hinges of both their La Liga and UEFA Champions League charge, head coach Carlo Ancelotti wants his side to get back their ‘good feeling’ against Alaves on Sunday. Madrid are now four points behind rivals FC Barcelona in La Liga and were handed a shocking 0-3 loss against Arsenal in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the European competition.

La Liga: Different states of mind for Barca, Real Madrid ahead of matchday 31

Madrid, April 10: Matchday 31 in La Liga sees leaders FC Barcelona and second-placed Real Madrid in very different situations and state of mind for their weekend matches in the top-flight Spanish league.

Real Madrid expected to part ways with coach Ancelotti; Xabi Alonso favourite to replace Italian: Report

New Delhi, April 9: Head coach Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid career is seemingly heading towards an end at the end of the season, with Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso said to be Los Blancos' frontrunner for the Italian's replacement.

Champions League: 'We'll try any way we can, but chances are slim', admits Ancelotti after Madrid's loss to Arsenal

London, April 9: Coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted Real Madrid's chances of reaching the Champions League semifinals are low after a stunning 3-0 loss against Arsenal in the quarterfinal first leg, but stated that his side will try to pull it off in any way they can as "stranger things have happened at the Bernabeu".

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona, Real Madrid renew title duel after midweek Cup semis

Madrid, April 3: The demands of the intense season have already kicked in with the race for the title reduced to a head-to-head between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, both of whom qualified for the final of the Copa del Rey after two intense semifinals this week. After winning their semifinal return leg away to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, FC Barcelona have very little recovery time before defending their three-point lead at the top of the La Liga at home to Real Betis on Saturday.

Mbappe is going to be a Real Madrid legend like Cristiano Ronaldo: Ancelotti

Madrid, March 31: After Kylian Mbappe’s heroics led Real Madrid to a vital 3-2 win over Leganes on Sunday (IST), head coach Carlo Ancelotti claims the French forward has the potential to become a legend like the club’s top scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Brazil fire coach Dorival Junior amid poor results

New Delhi, March 29: Brazilian football is once again in search of a leader after the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced the dismissal of head coach Dorival Junior on Friday. The decision comes after a series of underwhelming performances, culminating in a crushing 4-1 defeat to Argentina in Buenos Aires—Brazil's worst loss in a World Cup qualifier.

Ancelotti dismisses links with Brazil, reveals no contact from national team

Madrid, March 28: With reports suggesting that Brazil is looking for a replacement for current head coach Dorival jr, after the embarrassing 1-4 loss against rivals Argentina, Carlo Ancelotti, who is said to be the frontrunner for the job revealed he has had no contact from the national team and is under contract with Real Madrid.

La Liga prez Javier Tebas fires back at Carlo Ancelotti's 72-hour warning

Madrid, March 16: After Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti issued a warning towards La Liga claiming his side will not take the pitch if they are made to play two games in a period of less than 72 hours, La Liga president Javier Tebas pointed out that Los Blancos will be playing in a period shorter than 72 hours in the coming weeks due to their own demands.

We'll never play a game with less than 72-hour rest, says Real Madrid coach Ancelotti

Castello: , March 16 (IANS) Coach Carlo Ancelotti has stated that Real Madrid will not play any matches if it is scheduled with less than 72 hours of rest between matches. He claimed Madrid had contacted La Liga twice about the scheduling issues but to no avail.

La Liga 2024-25: Four things to look out for in Spain's matchday 28

Madrid (Spain), March 14: La Liga goes into its last round of matches before the first international break of 2025.

Champions League drama likely to affect La Liga with big games this weekend

Madrid (Spain), March 13: The impact of this week's Champions League matches on the outcome of La Liga's title race will unfold in the coming days as FC Barcelona travel to a heartbroken and fatigued Atletico Madrid, while Real Madrid face a challenging away game against Villarreal, who is vying for a spot in next season's Champions League.

La Liga: Team changes likely for big three with Europe a huge factor in weekend games

Madrid, March 6: La Liga leader FC Barcelona, second-placed Atletico Madrid, and Real Madrid will all have to make some squad rotations for their respective games in the top-tier Spanish football league, with the return leg of their vital Champions League ties on the horizon.

Vinicius Jr backs Madrid to bounce back after loss, predicts 'madness at the Bernabeu' against Atletico

Madrid, March 2: Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr admitted the loss against Real Betis was a ‘bad match’ by their standards and hailed the fans to bring ‘madness at the Santiago Bernabeu’ for the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 game against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday (IST).

Real Madrid draws first blood in Copa del Rey semi against Real Sociedad

Madrid, Feb 27: Endrick's first-half goal gave Real Madrid a first-leg advantage in their Copa del Rey semifinal against Real Sociedad, as they won 1-0 in San Sebastian.

Battle 'Royale' in Copa as Real Sociedad entertain Real Madrid

Madrid, Feb 25: Real Sociedad entertain Real Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal on Wednesday night in a tie from which Carlo Ancelotti's side is the favourite to come out unscathed and play either FC Barcelona or Atletico Madrid in the final.

Ancelotti hails hat-trick hero Mbappe, says the forward has quality to reach Ronaldo's level

Madrid, Feb 20: Carlo Ancelotti heaped praises on Kylian Mbappe, who produced a stunning display at the Santiago Bernabeu with a hat-trick to guide Real Madrid into the Champions League last 16, and said the star forward has qualities to match the greatness of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Champions League: Mbappe's hat-trick powers holders Real Madrid into last-16

Madrid, Feb 20: Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid eased into the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League on Thursday (IST) after a 3-1 win over Manchester City in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, securing a 6-3 aggregate win after last week's 3-2 victory in Manchester.

Ancelotti responds to Guardiola's comments, says Real Madrid don't think they have 99% chance of win

Madrid, Feb 18: Ahead of the highly awaited contest between Manchester City and Real Madrid, at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (IST), Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti continued with the mind games started by Pep Guardiola.

Champions League: Real favourite to reach last 16 as Man City seek midfield balance

Madrid, Feb 18: On a high after winning the first-leg match, Real Madrid entertain English winner Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League play-off for a place in the last 16 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday.

UCL knockout play-offs second leg: Madrid host City, Celtic eye historic night at Allianz

New Delhi, Feb 18: Eight teams will have sealed their spot, to complete the list of teams, in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 on Thursday. Manchester City's trip to the Santiago Bernabeu headline the second leg of the knockout phase play-offs.

La Liga: 10-man Real Madrid draws at Osasuna after Bellingham's red card

Madrid, Feb 16: Real Madrid drew 1-1 at El Sadar in a match marked by the controversial refereeing of Munuera Montero on the field and Trujillo Suarez in the VAR.

La Liga: Real Madrid's non-stop fixture list gives Barca, Atletico hope on Matchday 24

Madrid, Feb 13: Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona are both looking to capitalise on Real Madrid's jam-packed fixture schedule to maintain pressure in the La Liga title race this weekend. While Atletico and Barca enjoyed a week free of midweek matches, Real Madrid endured a draining Champions League clash against Manchester City on Tuesday night.

'Madrid Derby is always special', says Ancelotti ahead of high-stakes clash vs Atletico

Madrid, Feb 7: La Liga leaders Real Madrid will be hosting their neighbours Atletico Madrid for the second Madrid Derby this season. With only one point separating the two sides on the points table, head coach Carlos Ancelotti expects nothing less than a 'special match' on Sunday (IST).

Youngster Garcia powers Real Madrid into Copa del Rey semis

Madrid, Feb 6: An injury-time goal from youngster Gonzalo Garcia put Real Madrid into the semifinals of the Copa del Rey with a 3-2 win away to Leganes on Thursday (IST).

Real Madrid preparing for 'emergency' with injuries to Rudiger and Alaba, says Ancelotti

Madrid, Feb 4: Carlos Ancelotti has labelled the injuries to Real Madrid defenders David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger as an 'emergency' ahead of their upcoming difficult fixture schedule.

La Liga: Vinicius isn't going anywhere, confirms Real Madrid coach Ancelotti

Madrid, Jan 24: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday played down rumours that winger Vinicius Jr could be set for a big-money move to Saudi Arabia in the summer and claimed the forward is going anywhere.

La Liga: Champions Real Madrid look to consolidate lead in Valladolid

Madrid (Spain), Jan 23: Real Madrid have an excellent chance to consolidate themselves as La Liga leader on Saturday when they make the short trip to play Valladolid in the 21st round of matches in La Liga. Meanwhile, second-placed Atletico Madrid have a difficult home game against Villarreal, and Barcelona will be at home to face an improving Valencia.

That's not for me to decide: Carlo Ancelotti brushes away rumours about his future at Real Madrid

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