Carlo Ancelotti’s exit to manage the Brazil national team has led to the fellow Italians who assisted him at the Bernabeu leaving too. That was a group that led Madrid to win two Champions League titles after Ancelotti’s return for a second spell as coach in 2021, so replacing them will be a tough task.

Xabi Alonso has officially taken over Real Madrid’s coaching job and vowed to follow in the footsteps of Carlo Ancelotti.

Xabi Alonso pays tribute to predecessor Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid unveiling - The Spanish giants confirmed the appointment of their former midfielder on a three-year contract on Sunday.