Contract extensions at Barcelona, “farewell days” at Real Madrid. While the Catalans are slowly but surely “tying” key components of their incredible season – Hansi Flick and Raphinha – Los Blancos are saying goodbye to their legends – Luka Modric and Carlo Ancelotti.The Croat allegedly wanted to stay, but even the support from the soon-to-be manager Xabi Alonso didn’t persuade the management to extend Modric’s deal for another year.It’s official: Modrić is leaving Real MadridOn the other hand, Ancelotti’s departure has been known for some time, as the Italian will take over the bench of the five-time World Champions, Brazil. A day before Carletto’s final game with Madrid, the club made an official announcement.”Real Madrid C. F. and Carlo Ancelotti have reached an agreement to bring an end to his time as Real Madrid coach. Our club wishes to express its gratitude and appreciation for a man who is a true legend of both Real Madrid and world football,” it said on the club’s official website.🤩 #GraciasCarlo 🤩 pic.twitter.com/NbxOnkybHX— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 23, 2025 Los Blancos’ president, Florentino Perez, also paid respect to Ancelotti, highlighting the values the tactician embodied.”Carlo Ancelotti will forever be part of the great madridista family. We feel incredibly honoured to have had the chance to enjoy a coach who has helped us achieve so much success, but who has also embodied our club’s values in such exemplary fashion,” Perez stated.The clash against Sociedad won’t be important in terms of result, but it will undoubtedly be emotionally priceless, as Real Madrid will say their farewells to the manager and the player who brought them numerous trophies, immense joy, and made them proud so many times.LA LIGA – FINAL MATCHDAYFriday22:00: (2.05) Betis (3.60) Valencia (3.80)Saturday17:15: (1.42) Real Madrid (4.60) Sociedad (7.50)19:30: (1.40) Espanyol (4.60) Las Palmas (8.00)19:30: (1.30) Leganes (5.20) Valladolid (11.0)22:00: (3.45) Alaves (3.25) Osasuna (2.35)22:00: (4.30) Getafe (3.50) Celta (1.87)22:00: (1.50) Rayo Vallecano (4.00) Mallorca (7.25)Sunday15:00: (3.45) Girona (3.80) Atletico Madrid (2.00)17:15: (1.48) Villareal (4.40) Sevilla (6.75)22:00: (3.25) Athletic Bilbao (3.90) Barcelona (2.15)***odds are subject to change***
