Carlo Ancelotti Becomes Real Madrid’s Most Decorated Manager After Intercontinental Cup Triumph

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Carlo Ancelotti has cemented his place in Real Madrid’s history books after guiding the club to victory in the Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday. The win marked Ancelotti’s 15th trophy with the Spanish giants, officially making him the club’s most decorated manager.

The 3-0 triumph over Mexican side Pachuca at Lusail Stadium in Qatar saw goals from Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Junior, ensuring Real Madrid’s dominance. This achievement allowed Ancelotti to surpass the legendary Miguel Munoz, who previously held the record for the most titles as Real Madrid’s manager.

Ancelotti had matched Munoz’s tally earlier this year in August when Real Madrid claimed the European Super Cup against Atalanta. Speaking after the match, the Italian expressed his delight at the historic milestone.

“There are so many of them (titles)! I’m delighted, really happy… it’s a success story,” Ancelotti told Telecinco.

The manager also praised his team’s performance, highlighting the contributions of his attacking players. “Today I really liked the attitude from the players. Up front, they made the difference. Vinicius Jr had a great game. Offensively we did well. Kylian (Mbappe) had a good game, Rodrygo scored the second… We are very happy because we won a title far from home and in the middle of a busy season,” he said.

This latest addition to Ancelotti’s trophy cabinet adds to an already illustrious record at Real Madrid. His achievements now include:

3 Champions League titles
2 Club World Cups
3 European Super Cups
2 La Liga titles
2 Copa del Reys
2 Spanish Super Cups
1 Intercontinental Cup

Real Madrid’s latest success under Ancelotti not only underscores the Italian’s tactical brilliance but also his ability to continuously adapt and thrive in a demanding football landscape.

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Ancelotti’s latest triumph ensures his legacy at Real Madrid remains unmatched, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest managers in the history of football.