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/ 241 days ago

Name shuffle on the Real Madrid bench: Three candidates being considered to replace Ancelotti if he leaves

Is Carlo Ancelotti's time at Real Madrid coming to an end? A recent defeat has put the manager under pressure, and the club is reportedly considering potential replacements. Could Klopp, Zidane, or Alonso be the next Real Madrid coach?
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/ 271 days ago

Carlo Ancelotti plans to commit future to Real Madrid – But club puts forward an ultimatum: His stay hinges on two conditions

The main question at Real Madrid is when Xabi Alonso will take over, not if. However, Carlo Ancelotti plans to stay next season, but his future at the club hinges on two specific conditions
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/ 285 days ago

Xabi Alonso reaches unique Bundesliga milestone with Leverkusen that Guardiola’s Bayern couldn’t

With Saturday's win over Holstein Kiel, Xabi Alonso reached a unique Bundesliga milestone with Bayer Leverkusen that even Pep Guardiola couldn't achieve with Bayern Munich.
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/ 303 days ago

Real Madrid plans on jeopardy? Bayer Leverkusen executive optimistic to retain coach Xabi Alonso

With Carlo Ancelotti’s future still uncertain, Real Madrid’s plans could be jeopardized after a Bayer Leverkusen executive expressed optimism about keeping coach Xabi Alonso for next season.
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/ 309 days ago

‘There is no doubt’: Carlo Ancelotti sets the record straight on Real Madrid future as Xabi Alonso issues ultimatum

Much uncertainty around Carlo Ancelotti's future at Real Madrid has persisted over the last two seasons. Although Xabi Alonso has been named as his probable replacement by the club's management for some time, the exact date of the move is still up in the air.
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/ 318 days ago

Xabi Alonso discusses the possibility of replacing Ancelotti at Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso's emergence as the frontrunner to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid is based on his impressive managerial credentials. His success at Bayer Leverkusen, culminating in a Bundesliga title and German Cup victory, has impressed Real Madrid's board.
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/ 318 days ago

Carlo Ancelotti reportedly decided to leave Real Madrid next season

Reports have emerged suggesting that coach Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid have mutually decided to part ways after this season, sparking speculation about his potential replacement.
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/ 385 days ago

Xabi Alonso will leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer: What will be his next destination?

The managerial carousel continues to spin. Xabi Alonso's potential move reflects the ever-changing dynamics of top-level football management, highlighting the ambition, uncertainty, and intrigue inherent in the profession.
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/ 393 days ago

Real Madrid reportedly considering firing Ancelotti if no improvement: Who could replace him?

Carlo Ancelotti, one of Real Madrid’s most celebrated managers, is facing mounting pressure and uncertainty regarding his future at the club following a series of setbacks this season. The club’s recent losses, including a 3-1 defeat to Milan in the Champions League at the Bernabeu and a 4-0 loss to Barcelona in El Clasico, have […]

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/ 407 days ago

Bayer settled on two possible 2025 destinations for Xabi Alonso

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has narrowed his future down to two possible destinations: Real Madrid and Manchester City. The Spanish coach has been making waves in the Bundesliga. Thus, he is tipped as a potential successor to either Carlo Ancelotti at Madrid or Pep Guardiola at City; with both clubs closely monitoring his progress. […]

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/ 432 days ago

Bayern and Leverkusen shared spoils after first-half screamers

Defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Bayern Munich on Saturday. Whilst many were predicting a Bundesliga classic in the days prior to kick-off, the match itself failed to live up to expectations. There were few goal-scoring opportunities at either end, with both teams engaging in a far more tactical […]

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/ 561 days ago

Atalanta wins Europa League, ends Leverkusen's unbeaten run

For the first time this season, Bayer Leverkusen lost a game. Atalanta collected its first international trophy by defeating the German side in the Europa League Final on Wednesday. Leverkusen, which already secured the Bundesliga and can still win the DFB-Pokal Final, will not be the second German side to win a treble. Instead, it […]

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/ 586 days ago

Bayern want Leverkusen standout with eye on 2025 transfer

Bayern Munich have often been accused of cherry-picking talents from Bundesliga rivals, and there now appears to be serious interest in a 2025 transfer for Bayer Leverkusen starlet, Florian Wirtz. Wirtz's rise from promising youth to legendary status at Bayer Leverkusen was not without its share of obstacles. In March of 2022, he experienced a […]

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/ 598 days ago

Will Leverkusen title win help Bundesliga growth in USA?

Bayer Leverkusen broke its dud by winning the Bundesliga for the first time in its history this weekend. An undefeated season under Xabi Alonso has the German outfit playing as one of the best soccer teams in the world, let alone Germany. While adding the Meisterschale is great for the club, the Bundesliga is hoping […]