1. Xabi Alonso (2025-2026) - 71% win
Xabi Alonso took charge of Real Madrid from 2025 to 2026, immediately achieving good results. His 71% win rate was the highest among recent managers, raising expectations for the club. Alonso's tactical knowledge and understanding of the club's philosophy were expected to lead to good results for the club under his management.
2. Carlo Ancelotti (2021-2025) - 70% win
Carlo Ancelotti is one of the most respected head coaches in world football. He returned to Real Madrid in 2021 and achieved a winning percentage of 70% over 4 years. Under his leadership, the team won the La Liga title, the Champions League, and other important titles. Ancelotti's seasons have been one of the most successful in the club's history.
3. Santiago Solari (2018-2019) - 69% win
Santiago Solari was the head coach of Real Madrid for a short time, but with a win rate of 69%, the team managed to maintain stability. He joined the team after Zinedine Zidane's departure and tried to ensure stability in a short period during the difficult period. Solari kept the team in good form, even though the team didn't achieve big titles in his time.
4. Rafael Benítez (2015-2016) - 68% win
Rafael Benítez was appointed head coach of Real Madrid in 2015. Under his leadership, the team achieved a win rate of 68%. Although Benitez's management was brief, his tactical insights helped strengthen the team's defense. However, due to discussions with club management and players, Benitez's time was reduced.
5. Zinedine Zidane (2019-2021) - 61% win
Zinedine Zidane's second period at Real Madrid (2019-2021) was marked by problems, but his 61% winning streak demonstrates his coaching ability. Although he won several titles in the previous period, in the second period he was often hindered by problems and internal conflicts. Despite the problems that led to Zidane's departure from management, his tactical and psychological leadership proved important for the team.
Conclusion
Each head coach left their personal impression and shaped important periods in Real Madrid's history. While new hopes for the club were born under Xabi Alonso's management, important titles were won under Ancelotti. Although Solari and Benítez's terms were short, they helped the club with their professional management. Although Zidane's second period was marked by problems, his coaching abilities helped give the team valuable experience.
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