Ancelotti needs to be sacked—no excuses after two humiliating defeats against Barcelona. But if Pérez insists on keeping him, here’s what must happen:
1.Sell Tchouaméni: Let’s face it—he’s been a massive disappointment. For €100M, you expect a dominant force in midfield, not someone who’s slow, lazy, and consistently underwhelming. Cut the losses now and invest in someone who can actually deliver week in, week out.

2.Start Asencio regularly: This kid from the academy has Ramos-like aggression and hunger. He’s already proven he’s a solid center-back option, and with proper trust, he can develop into a cornerstone for the defense. Stop wasting his potential.

3.Fix the right-back problem: Bring in Trent Alexander-Arnold during the January window. If Liverpool won’t let him go for €25–30M, then move on and buy an average right-back—literally anyone would be an upgrade over Vázquez. The makeshift RB experiment is killing the team defensively.

4.Replace Kroos: Pérez made a critical mistake not signing a successor. Without Kroos, the midfield collapses. No control, no creativity, no spine. Fixing this is non-negotiable if Madrid wants to compete.

5.Ceballos must start every game: He’s one of the few players who actually brings energy, creativity, and fight to the midfield. Rotate him with Modrić when necessary, but Ceballos needs to be a regular starter if the team wants to regain control in games.

6.Rotate players more: Ancelotti is running his starters into the ground. Players like Bellingham and Vinícius looked exhausted against Barcelona—they could barely run. Overplaying them is not only affecting their performance but also increasing the risk of injury. He needs to trust the squad depth and rest key players more often.Arda Güler and Endrick: Arda has been fantastic in limited minutes and deserves more. Endrick showed promise early on, but Ancelotti’s constant benching has wrecked his confidence. Either play him regularly or let him build momentum in Castilla and call him up when needed.

If Ancelotti isn’t sacked and these changes don’t happen, Real Madrid is heading for a trophyless season and deeper humiliation. The time for excuses is over. It’s time to act.