Winning La Liga and the Champions League with Real Madrid last season was a remarkable achievement.
Ancelotti’s first spell at Real Madrid is fondly remembered for one key reason: delivering La Décima, the club’s 10th Champions League title.
Taking everything into account, Ancelotti’s current spell at Real Madrid isn’t just more successful; it has cemented his place as one of the greatest managers in the club’s history.
From the perspective of trophies, there’s little room for debate. Two La Liga titles and two Champions League titles in three years is a testament to his success.
However, what makes these achievements even more impressive is that Real Madrid won these trophies during a transitional phase under Ancelotti. In his first season back, Vinícius Jr. wasn’t the player he is today. Kroos and Casemiro have left, requiring players like Bellingham and Tchouaméni to be integrated into the team. The defense also faced repeated injuries and shortcomings.
Yet, despite all these challenges, Ancelotti managed to lead Real Madrid to European glory twice. He also restored their dominance in La Liga, which had become a point of weakness for the club.
Ancelotti’s second spell at Real Madrid is undoubtedly unforgettable.
In football awards, we often see differing opinions. Some consider the decisions of France Football magazine unfair, others question the Globe Soccer Awards, while some delve deep into the choices made by FIFA The Best.
However, there’s no room for debate this time—Carlo Ancelotti won the Manager of the Year award for 2024 across all three platforms: Ballon d’Or, FIFA The Best, and Globe Soccer Awards!