Ancelotti Aims to Rally Humiliated Real Madrid at Lowly Alavés
Facing mounting pressure after losses to Arsenal and Valencia, Real Madrid trail Barcelona by four points. A must-win against Alavés this Sunday is crucial for Carlo Ancelotti's side as they look to end their winless streak.
Published on April 11, 2025
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is under mounting pressure to revive a side that has slipped into a run of disappointing results. After a 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final first leg and a recent home defeat to Valencia in LaLiga, the team has endured three straight winless games. With only eight league matches remaining and trailing Barcelona by four points, Madrid faces an urgent need for a turnaround. The club’s recent struggles, despite high expectations following last year’s success and the marquee signing of Kylian Mbappé, have left supporters disillusioned.
Looking ahead, Madrid must secure a crucial win against Alavés this Sunday, April 13, to stem the tide of their poor form. The sell-out crowd at the Mendizorroza stadium, combined with the pressure of subsequent fixtures against Arsenal and Barcelona in both the Copa del Rey and LaLiga, sets the stage for a decisive week. Criticism has also been aimed at Ancelotti’s tactics and squad balance—issues he had cautioned about earlier in the season. As the season enters its final phase, every point will be vital for Real Madrid’s title defense and overall campaign.