Record milestone for Ancelotti: 300 matches with Real Madrid

This places him in an elite group, becoming the second manager to reach 300 matches with the club, after the legendary Miguel Muñoz (605).

Carlo Ancelotti etched his name in Real Madrid’s history by reaching 300 matches as the club’s manager in the game against Alavés at the Santiago Bernabéu. The breakdown of this figure reveals the Italian coach’s imprint across all competitions: 197 La Liga matches, 64 magical Champions League nights, and 24 Copa del Rey duels.

In addition to these three competitions, we must add 8 matches in the Spanish Super Cup, where national supremacy is measured; 4 encounters in the Club World Cup that put his tactics to the test at an intercontinental level; and 3 clashes in the European Super Cup, a showcase of continental prowess.

The significance of this achievement did not go unnoticed by Ancelotti himself, who expressed his gratitude and recognition towards the club in a press conference. “I’ve been fortunate to coach great clubs, and I’m about to reach 300 matches with the best club in the world. There’s no doubt about it. It has been, is, and will be special to be on this bench,” declared the Italian coach. This milestone places him in an elite group, becoming the second manager to reach 300 matches with the club, after the legendary Miguel Muñoz (605).