Real Madrid has decided on a significant change of direction following a demanding season, initiating a revolution from the coaching benches. This change was not limited to the first football team; none of the head coaches for Real Madrid`s major teams have been confirmed for the upcoming season. After the announcement of Carlo Ancelotti`s departure on May 23rd, it was **Raúl González Blanco**`s turn to leave Castilla. Shortly thereafter, **Alberto Toril** stepped down from leading the women`s team, and finally, **Chus Mateo** said goodbye to the basketball team`s bench. These four coaching changes symbolize a strong desire for a complete overhaul.
Ancelotti, the club`s most decorated coach with 15 titles, concluded his second spell in Madrid in a manner deemed unsatisfactory. His trophy haul consisted only of the European Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup – considered the bare minimum. Disappointments were recorded in La Liga (finishing second behind Barça), the Champions League (eliminated in the quarter-finals against Arsenal), the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa (both lost in the final against Barcelona). He is now set to coach Brazil.
Meanwhile, Raúl departed from Castilla by his own choice after six seasons. His tenure included winning a UEFA Youth League in 2020 and reaching a playoff final for promotion to Segunda, which was ultimately lost. Alberto Toril, who managed the Real women`s team for four years, left without securing any titles but provided consistency and achieved good results, including four Champions League appearances and three consecutive second-place finishes in La Liga, challenging Barça until the season`s end. Chus Mateo, despite having won the most recent Liga ACB title, was dismissed after the Euroleague playoff elimination. With six trophies in his collection, he departs as the fourth most successful coach in the basketball section. Real Madrid is embarking on a fresh start.
