Real Madrid’s pursuit of FIFA Club World Cup could decide Ancelotti’s future – report | OneFootball

Real Madrid’s determination to make history by winning the inaugural edition of the renewed FIFA Club World Cup has become a focal point for the club and its manager, Carlo Ancelotti.

According to a report from SPORT, the competition, which will be held between the end of this season and the beginning of the next, represents both a prestigious achievement and a significant financial opportunity for Los Blancos.

The desire to be the first club to etch its name into the annals of the revamped tournament is driven by Real Madrid’s historical quest for supremacy.

The club has always prided itself on setting benchmarks in world football, and adding the first renewed FIFA Club World Cup to their trophy cabinet would be another statement of their stature.

There is so much to gain

Beyond the allure of prestige, the economic incentives are also considerable. Estimates suggest that Real Madrid could pocket as much as €145 million if they are crowned champions.

For Ancelotti, the importance of this tournament could extend beyond mere silverware. It could be the key to his future.

Real Madrid have plenty to play for at FIFA Club World Cup. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

With his contract running until the end of next season, his continuity at the helm may well depend on securing major honours this term.

While the club remains alive in the La Liga title race and has reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, the Club World Cup offers a unique opportunity to end the season on a high note.

Ancelotti’s future at stake

Ancelotti has already led his team to two titles this season, having lifted the European Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup.

However, their failure in the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona remains a sore point. As things stand, the Club World Cup could be a make-or-break moment for the Italian tactician.

Should Real Madrid fall short in their pursuit of domestic and European honours, winning the Club World Cup could still serve as a redeeming accomplishment.

For Ancelotti, the stakes are even higher. Failure to secure significant silverware this season could see him pushed towards the exit door, but the Club World Cup may well offer him a lifeline.