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Brazil intermediary in stands at Real Madrid-Arsenal to convince Carlo Ancelotti

By Scores.wiki Staff · March 25, 2026 at 09:37 PM ET

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is facing uncertainty about his future following struggles in the quarter-final tie against Arsenal. Speculation surrounds his tenure, with doubts heightened after his team's performance and his ambiguous statements post-match. Ancelotti's potential continuation relies on winning the Copa del Rey and overtaking Barcelona in La Liga, with the Club World Cup adding to the complexity.

Brazil, eager to secure Ancelotti's services, has expressed interest in him joining before their World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Ecuador. The Confederation of Brazilian Football is actively engaging with Ancelotti through intermediaries, with a deadline set for his decision by the end of May. Despite the potential departure from Real Madrid, negotiations involving Ancelotti's contract, which has a year remaining, could prove challenging for all parties involved, especially with the looming Club World Cup.