La liga: Ancelotti backs Mourinho for shock Real Madrid return

Carlo Ancelotti, the current head coach of the Brazil national team and former Real Madrid manager, has expressed support for José Mourinho potentially returning to manage Real Madrid.

Speaking in an interview with The Athletic, Ancelotti said he would be very happy if Mourinho goes back to the Spanish club.

He described Mourinho as a strong and experienced coach who knows how to handle big teams and pressure situations.

According to Ancelotti, Mourinho is the right person to help restore order and stability at Real Madrid, especially during challenging periods.

He believes Mourinho has the qualities needed to manage top players and compete for major trophies.

José Mourinho is reportedly expected to leave Benfica at the end of the season, and there are growing rumours that he could return to Real Madrid, a club he previously managed between 2010 and 2013.

During his earlier spell at Real Madrid, Mourinho built a strong team that competed fiercely with rivals like Barcelona.

Interestingly, Ancelotti later replaced him in 2013 and went on to win the UEFA Champions League title known as “La Décima” for the club.

Despite their history, Ancelotti spoke positively about Mourinho, saying he has succeeded at every club he has managed and can still deliver high-level results if he returns to Madrid.

He added that seeing Mourinho back at the Bernabéu would make him happy personally, because he respects his coaching ability and experience at the top level of football.