Carlo Ancelotti turned probably the most embellished coach in Real Madrid‘s historical past on Wednesday, after the staff’s 3-0 victory over Pachuca within the FIFA Intercontinental Cup closing made it 15 trophies gained with the membership.
In two spells in cost at Madrid — between 2013 and 2015, and from 2021 — Ancelotti has lifted three Champions League trophies, two LaLiga titles, two Copa del Reys, two Spanish Supercopas, three UEFA Super Cups, two Club World Cups, and now the Intercontinental Cup.
The earlier document was held by the legendary Madrid coach Miguel Muñoz, who spent 14 years in cost between 1960 and 1974, profitable two European Cups, 9 league titles, two Copas del Rey and one Intercontinental Cup.
“I’m very joyful … It’s a hit,” Ancelotti mentioned of the win over Pachuca on Wednesday. “We took management little by little, and ended the sport properly. We have these variations of high quality at all times, however we even have to indicate the proper angle. Today, in the long run, I favored that. In the tip, up entrance, we made the distinction … In assault we did properly. We have loads of high quality, Kylian [Mbappé] performed a great sport, and Rodrygo scored. We’re joyful.”
Ancelotti drew degree with Muñoz in August, when Madrid gained the UEFA Super Cup, beating Atalanta 2-0.
Vinícius Júnior, who scored targets on Wednesday, together with Mbappé and Rodrygo, credited Ancelotti for the membership’s success.
“Congratulations to the mister, he deserves it, he offers us freedom, he is good for us,” Vinícius Jr. mentioned.
“He deserves it. He’s gained the whole lot. He guides us,” Fede Valverde informed Telecinco after the match.
He will subsequent have the prospect so as to add to his trophy haul in January, when Madrid will participate within the Spanish Supercopa in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
They will play Mallorca within the semifinal on Jan. 9 earlier than a attainable closing in opposition to both Barcelona or Athletic Club three days later.
Ancelotti first joined Madrid in June 2013, profitable the Champions League in his first season, earlier than being fired in May 2015 after a much less profitable second marketing campaign.
He made a shock return to the membership in June 2021 and has since gained two LaLiga and Champions League doubles, in 2022 and 2024.
The veteran Italian holds a string of data after a near-30 12 months teaching profession.
He is the one coach to have gained the league title in Europe’s ‘massive 5 leagues’ — in Spain with Real Madrid, in Italy with AC Milan, in Germany with Bayern Munich, in England with Chelsea and in France with Paris Saint-Germain.
Ancelotti can be the one supervisor to have gained 5 Champions Leagues, having twice gained the competitors as AC Milan coach in 2003 and 2007.
