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CDR Semifinal
The expected line-up is: Lunin; Lucas, Asencio, Rüdiger, Fran García; Tchouaméni, Valverde, Bellingham; Vinicius, Mbappé, Endrick. However, there is a report saying Carlo is considering starting Alaba, so he can rest Rudiger. I scratch my eyes just by reading this kind of report.
The most important for today is – another hero-ball game from us?
Will Ancelotti leave?
After Brazil rumours have come back again, Carlo is considering his future at the club:
Carlo Ancelotti is reflecting his future, regardless of Brazil, because of this:
• Wear and tear over the last 4 years at the club.
• He perceives there are leaks to the press about his future being in doubt from people at the club.
• He knows the club is in contact with… pic.twitter.com/evu6ECFtPN— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 31, 2025
It looks like the leaks to the press thing is true, because it is the same thing Zidane criticized in his letter when he left years ago.
Regarding Brazil links, it looks like Ancelotti is not the first priority anymore. Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus is willing to join Brazil NT and even to leave his current club earlier, before the Club World Cup. He mentioned a few times before he’d love to coach Brazil.