End of an era: Carlo Ancelotti decides to leave Real Madrid

Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti has made a decision about his future, and it seems he is ready to leave Spain.

Details: According to Onda Cero, Ancelotti has decided to depart from the "Royal Club" at the end of the current season. The leading candidate to replace him is Xabi Alonso, who is currently managing Bayer Leverkusen.

Ancelotti is the most successful manager in Real Madrid's history, with an impressive record that includes two La Liga titles, two Champions League trophies, one Copa del Rey, as well as multiple Super Cups and a Club World Cup.

That said, the heavy defeat to Barcelona will not impact Carlo Ancelotti's position as Real Madrid’s head coach. Two key reasons are cited for why Ancelotti is unlikely to be dismissed before the end of the season.

Reminder: During the winter transfer window, Ancelotti will not receive reinforcements, as club president Florentino Pérez has decided not to engage in the transfer market this winter and will instead wait until the summer.