Real Madrid concludes its 2024-25 season at the Santiago Bernabéu this Saturday, hosting mid-table Real Sociedad.
While the campaign sees the club relinquish its La Liga crown to Barcelona, the final fixture promises a bittersweet celebration as fans prepare to bid farewell to iconic figures, most notably manager Carlo Ancelotti, in his last game at the helm.
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Despite an ultimately unsuccessful season by Real Madrid’s lofty standards, prompting an anticipated summer of significant changes, Madridistas are expected to momentarily set aside their disappointment to honour the individuals pivotal to the club’s recent era of dominance.
For Ancelotti’s final starting XI, tactical anticipation suggests a lineup that could see the likes of Fede Valverde operating deeper from the right.
This arrangement might grant Turkish sensation Arda Güler, who has seen a more prominent role in recent weeks, the freedom to roam from his flank.
His creative influence is expected to be further aided by the forward runs of left-back Fran García, allowing Güler to wreak havoc from the half-spaces.
Adding a poignant note to Ancelotti’s departure, Real Madrid’s young Turkish star, Arda Güler, took to social media to express his gratitude. On Instagram, Güler posted a photograph of Ancelotti, accompanied by a heartfelt message:
“I was proud to work with you from the first moment I stepped into this club. I remember the day you called me and made me come here like it was yesterday. I will be forever grateful for this. Not just you, your whole team treated me like one of the family. It was an honor for me to learn something from you and be with you on this journey. I wish you the best of everything in your future life, sir. Everything will be as you hope.”
Güler’s emotional farewell underscores the deep bond he forged with the Italian coach, highlighting Ancelotti’s personal touch in welcoming and nurturing the young talent during his challenging debut season at the club.
The final whistle against Real Sociedad will not only mark the end of the league campaign but also close a significant chapter in Real Madrid’s storied history under Carlo Ancelotti.
