Since the coach's arrival at the Real Madrid bench in January, the team's performance has been under scrutiny. By mid-April, the coach's continuity appears to be in doubt for the upcoming campaign. Results in La Liga EA Sports have been deemed disappointing, with the team nine points behind leader Barcelona, despite being only four points adrift and still active in the Copa del Rey and Champions League when he took charge.

The elimination from the Copa del Rey in his first match, following a defeat in Albacete, marked a challenging start. However, the coach has managed to cultivate a positive image within the club, supported by some notable results, particularly in the Champions League. Despite a group stage loss to Benfica, the coach successfully instilled Real Madrid's innate European competition attitude, evident in their convincing victory against Guardiola's Manchester City, who were strong favorites.

The honorable defeat in Germany against Bayern in the Champions League quarter-finals seems to have sealed the current coach's fate. The press, players, and the coach himself have pointed to a key player's expulsion in the 86th minute as the turning point that decided the tie. At that moment, Real Madrid was winning and heading for extra time. The subsequent collapse of the team, conceding two goals with ten men and failing to hold on, has not been well-received by the club's hierarchy, who believe the team was not prepared, tactically, physically, or mentally, to handle an adverse situation at that critical juncture.

With several months ahead and a World Cup on the horizon, rumors about Real Madrid's next coach and potential signings are intensifying. While the club is interested in Jürgen Klopp, the German coach appears to be in a personal phase that makes him unlikely to take on such a significant responsibility. Another candidate approached by the club is Mauricio Pochettino, the current coach of the United States national team. With a distinguished international career, including a Champions League final with Tottenham, and his past with Espanyol, positioning him as a rival to Barcelona, Pochettino is viewed favorably. Furthermore, his experience managing squads with big egos, such as PSG with Neymar, Messi, and Mbappé, makes him an attractive option.