Carlo Ancelotti addressed mounting speculation about his future with Real Madrid on Tuesday as the team pursues a potential LaLiga and Copa del Rey double. Speaking ahead of Wednesday\'s league match at Getafe, Ancelotti maintained that \"anything is possible\" regarding his tenure at the club.
Pressure has intensified on Ancelotti following Madrid\'s disappointing Champions League exit, where they suffered a 5-1 aggregate defeat to Arsenal in the quarterfinals. Despite this setback, Real Madrid remain just four points behind Barcelona in the league standings with six matches remaining.
\"In football anything is possible,\" Ancelotti stated when questioned about continuing as Madrid coach until his contract expires in 2026. \"Are you surprised by anything that happens? Nothing surprises me... I want this to go as far as possible. One day when it ends, I\'ll be thankful and take my hat off to this club, that\'s all.\"
Addressing criticism of his management style, Ancelotti rejected suggestions he should be tougher with players. \"People have said \'use the whip\' more, but I can\'t do that. You\'d have to sign another coach. For me, that isn\'t the way,\" he insisted.