In one of the most crushing defeats in the club’s history, Real Madrid lost the Copa del Rey final to their traditional rivals Barcelona with a 3-2 scoreline in an extremely thrilling match. Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team failed to withstand Barcelona’s relentless pressure, making the season even more complicated for the royal club.
The loss in the cup final against Barcelona adds to a series of setbacks the team has faced this season, as the club is now far from the top of La Liga and has been eliminated from the UEFA Champions League. With these consecutive defeats, there seems to be no immediate hope for improvement, given the ongoing technical and managerial issues.
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But the crisis didn’t end there. Florentino Pérez, the president of Real Madrid, known for his firmness in making crucial decisions, decided that he would not settle for just firing coach Carlo Ancelotti. He has taken an unprecedented step in the club’s history by initiating a radical overhaul that will include the dismissal of six of his players next summer.
According to sources close to the club, Pérez has decided to part ways with six players in the upcoming summer transfer window: Lucas Vázquez, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Luka Modrić, Brahim Díaz, and Ferrán García. This step will mark the beginning of a new phase for Real Madrid, as Pérez aims to completely improve the team’s structure.
In statements relayed by sources within the club, Pérez told a club member after the loss to Barcelona: “Real Madrid will not move forward with these players. The decision is made.” It seems that Pérez has made his final decision and will not back down, no matter the circumstances. He will open the auction for these players in the summer, accepting any offers that come in, even if they are below their market value.
Real Madrid now faces an entirely new phase, with Pérez seeking to make a significant change to the squad and return to the summit of European football. With the possibility of signing new players in various positions, the club will need to rejuvenate the team and rebuild a squad capable of competing both domestically and internationally. The upcoming transfer window is expected to be a major turning point in the history of the royal club, which aims to continue its dominance in major competitions.
