Barcelona and Real Madrid faced a crucial Copa del Rey final, one that carried significant implications for their respective coaches. On one hand, German coach Hansi Flick was aiming to keep his treble dream alive, while Carlo Ancelotti hoped to secure a second season with Real Madrid.
The 3-2 defeat came during a period in which one of the team’s poorest performers appeared to be opening the door to a possible exit. Offers worth €80 million are currently being considered.
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According to information from the Spanish newspaper ‘‘Defensa Central‘‘, Rodrygo Goes’ performance was deeply disappointing for Madrid. This has cast doubt over his future at the club, even though several teams are reportedly still willing to pay more than €80 million for him — as was the case last summer. He was among the worst players in the match, in what has been a difficult and puzzling season.
This season has not been easy for Real Madrid. Off the pitch, issues related to the construction of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium have taken up much of the management’s attention a stark contrast to the relative calm of recent years. On the pitch, several players have failed to meet expectations that were set back in August.
This situation puts Carlo Ancelotti and his team including Rodrygo under intense scrutiny, with the Brazilian forward now appearing close to an exit in the upcoming transfer window.
