Carlo Ancelotti is not sure if he has coached Real Madrid for the last time in the Champions League, after their 5-1 total defeat against Arsenal in the quarterfinals.
Madrid entered the second stage on Wednesday in the Santiago Bernabeu with a mountain to climb after losing 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium last week.
Los Blancos barely avoided going down with 4-0 when Bukayo Saka had saved a fine of the first half by Thibaut Courtois, but that did not succeed in bringing them into life because they had not taken the peace after they had not taken a shot on goal while they only collect expected goals (XG).
Saka gave Arsenal's breathing space with a printed finish halfway through the second half, and although Vinicius Junior immediately got one back, Madrid never looked like fighting back and again admitted to Gabriel Martinelli in stopping time.
Each of the last four Champions League eliminations by Madrid is now against the English opposition.
They also went to Manchester City in 2019-20-2010 and 2022-23 and Chelsea in 2020-21. But with Los Blancos also outsiders to win Laliga this campaign, their newest exit feels harmful than most.
The future of Ancelotti has been a subject of discussion throughout the season, in the midst of suggestions that Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen is the favorite to replace it.
Asked by Movistar if he had oversee his last Champions League match in the Bernabeu, Ancelotti said: “This season … Yes, sure.
“We have made a fantastic trip in recent years, let's see what will happen next season.
“My future? I don't know, and I don't want to know either. “
This is the first time that Madrid has not reached the last four of the Champions League since 2019-20 -20, and only the third time since 2009-10.
They received a penalty at 0-0 after Declan Rice Kylian Mbappe had held in the area, but that Spot kick was then abolished after a VAR review.
“To change the dynamics of this match, we needed something positive, such as the fine that the referee had given away when taken away,” said Ancelotti.
“The draw was decided in the first stage. We must be honest. Arsenal earned to reach the semi -final in the balance of these two games.
“Today is the sad part. This happens and we have to manage the emotions of the players, it has happened to us less often than with other teams.”
However, Madrid still has enough to play for this season.
They are four points on Drift from Barcelona in Laliga and are confronted with their arch rivals in the Copa del Rey final in 10 days, while they will also participate in the World Cup club in June and July.
“We are in the fight for Laliga, the Copa del Rey and the Club World Cup, this season is not stopping,” said Ancelotti. “We have to get up.”