Next Real Madrid Manager Betting Odds: Xabi Alonso Favourite As Ancelotti Set To Depart After Copa del Rey

Xabi Alonso is now the odds-on favourite at 5/6 to replace Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager, with Jurgen Klopp and Raul among the frontrunners. We analyse the latest betting market.
Next Real Madrid Manager Betting Odds: Xabi Alonso Favourite As Ancelotti Set To Depart After Copa del Rey
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  • Xabi Alonso is 5/6 favourite to become the next Real Madrid manager after Ancelotti’s expected exit
  • Jurgen Klopp (5/2) and Raul (8/1) offer value for punters seeking high-profile or in-house options
  • Market may shift rapidly once official announcements are made post-Copa del Rey final

Odds now available on the Next Real Madrid Manager

Real Madrid could be set for a major summer shake-up with reports that Carlo Ancelotti will step down following the Copa del Rey final. 

The Italian's departure comes on the heels of a disappointing Champions League quarter-final exit to Arsenal, paving the way for a new face in the dugout.

Betting markets are moving quickly, and all eyes are now on who will become the next Real Madrid manager with UK Betting Sites now offering odds.

According to Bet365, Xabi Alonso is the odds-on favourite at 5/6, after an impressive campaign with Bayer Leverkusen last season where he guided the club to their first Bundesliga title.

Next Real Madrid ManagerOddsProbability
Xabi Alonso5/654.6%
Jurgen Klopp5/228.6%
Andoni Iraola7/112.5%
Raul7/112.5%
Zinedine Zidane11/18.3%
What the expert says...
This next appointment is pivotal for Real Madrid. They’ve always balanced superstar power with internal development and Xabi Alonso offers a rare blend of both. He’s tactically evolved, has a winning pedigree from his playing days at the Bernabéu, and crucially understands the club’s culture.

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Alonso In Pole, But Klopp Looms

Xabi Alonso’s ties to Real Madrid as a former player, along with his fantastic start to management, make him a natural successor. 

His calm demeanour, tactical maturity, and Spanish roots fit the club’s ethos and make the 5/6 price look justified.

However, Jurgen Klopp is second-favourite at 5/2 after the German tactician stepped away from Liverpool last summer and hinted at taking a break. 

He returned to football through the Red Bull group quickly though and could come back into management with the Real job.

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Market Dynamics

Ancelotti's looming departure will trigger a flurry of speculation and potential movement in the odds. 

Should Alonso publicly commit to staying at Leverkusen or Klopp confirm he will stay in the Red Bull job, the market could flip quickly, so early backers could be rewarded for sharp timing.

Punters should also keep an eye on La Liga betting tips as Real Madrid’s season continues.

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