Revealed: The 'crucial' request Carlo Ancelotti has repeatedly seen rejected by Real Madrid as revered head coach heads for Bernabeu exit

Real Madrid saw their 2024-25 campaign go from bad to worse last weekend as they went down 3-2 in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. Following their exit from the Champions League quarter-final, losing 5-1 on aggregate to Arsenal, Los Blancos hoped to salvage some pride by winning the cup, but it was Hansi Flick's men who emerged triumphant in the end.

Reports have already emerged that the Spanish giants will part ways with Ancelotti at the end of the current campaign, amid links with Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso. Now, journalist Jorge Picon (via Madrid Universal) has claimed that Madrid management reportedly did not fulfil a crucial request from the Italian throughout the ongoing season. The ex-AC Milan boss reportedly wanted to expand his technical staff, but his plea was constantly rejected. Los Blancos had just two analysts on their bench with their laptops during Saturday's final. In contrast, Flick was surrounded by multiple coaching staff and analysts with four computers and a camera.

The five-time Champions League-winning coach is expected to explore international football for the first in his three-decade-long managerial career as he is tipped to become the next Brazil boss.

The reigning Spanish champions will be back in action in La Liga next Sunday as they take on Celta Vigo at home.