A Spanish report has revealed that Real Madrid players feel like Carlo Ancelotti is currently walking on eggshells, even more so after Barcelona thrashed them in El Clasico.
Losing any final is not a feeling that Real Madrid are accustomed to. They have been the most successful team in the world for a long time and there is always a sense that when Real Madrid reach a final, they're going to win it.
In the weekend just gone, this couldn't have been further from the truth. Carlo Ancelotti's men showed up for El Clasico, but only Kylian Mbappe played with any sense of pride. The others rolled over and accepted a shameful 2-5 hammering.
Now, it could be Carlo Ancelotti who suffers the consequences of his inaction.
Carlo Ancelotti could lose Real Madrid job "at any moment" after El Clasico thrashing
According to a report from Relevo, Real Madrid players feel like the Carlo Ancelotti tenure could end "at any moment." The Italian coach is walking on eggshells, with Real Madrid aware that Santiago Solari is ready to step in any moment. They are also eyeing Xabi Alonso longer-term.
Furthermore, it is stated within the report that Carlo Ancelotti was reprimanded by Florentino Perez after the humiliating El Clasico loss. This made the journey home awkward for everybody involved.
Real Madrid were already concerned about Carlo Ancelotti's shortcomings this season. However, he did nothing to ease those concerns at the weekend and if only, he would have only exacerbated them.
Despite Real Madrid making plenty of chances, they failed to capitalise on them. Not only this, but their defence was also split on half on the world stage by Barcelona.
This Supercopa final loss painted Real in an awful light and therefore, if they make no action, Real run the risk of not being taken seriously on the world stage.