Carlo Ancelotti shatters historic record, redefining invincibility at Real Madrid

The victory against Alavés by 3-2 means more than just three points for Real Madrid. For Carlo Ancelotti, it was a milestone, a feat that places him among the biggest names, not only in the club but also in the world of soccer. The Italian reached a remarkable 300 games at the head of the merengues and managed, at that moment, to establish himself not only as a club legend but also as one of the best coaches in the history of the sport.

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Ancelotti is a strategist, an expert in those things in the game that few others know. Reading the field well, managing the adjustments in the team for good results, and keeping the motivation among the players-just some of his keys to success. This mix of talent with leadership has driven Real Madrid to one more historic run: 39 unbeaten games in LaLiga, the record which puts him in line with the other giants in the history of the Spanish championship.

Unbeaten streak

If the name of Carlo Ancelotti was already etched into soccer history, this record of 39 unbeaten games in LaLiga has now placed him in a class of his own. The coach has finally managed to overcome the previous mark by the great Alberto Ormaetxea, with the Italian posting 38 undefeated games at the helm of Real Sociedad. Yet this is a triumph that, while it does demonstrate Ancelotti's ability to keep his team focused throughout a long season, merely reinforces what many people already knew: he is one of modern soccer's greatest group managers.

The unbeaten run of Real Madrid now becomes much more impressive, at a time when their last defeat in the Spanish League took place during the sixth round of last season, against Atlético de Madrid. The outcome was that, after that defeat, the merengues became almost unbeatable, and Ancelotti became the baton of this orchestra.

A rare achievement

Thanks to the victory against Alavés, Carlo Ancelotti reached his 300th game as head coach of Real Madrid. Not many managers in the world have been able to boast of such a milestone at a club of Real Madrid's stature. Ancelotti, who becomes one of the select few to reach this feat after managing a record 605 games-as joins Miguel Muñoz-has been oozing with confidence. If the confidence he exudes is anything to go by, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him increase that tally even more. When asked about the achievement, Ancelotti stayed humble, as always, and credited his success to "coaching the best club in the world."

The most successful

Beyond reaching the 300-game mark, Ancelotti has also matched the record of the most successful coach in Real Madrid history with Miguel Muñoz on 14 titles. Among those are three Champions League trophies, two Copa del Rey titles, and two Club World Cups to mention a few. The Italian hasn't just brought Real Madrid back to the top of world soccer but has consistently done it, something that few managers can say.

That consistency could be Ancelotti's greatest legacy in Real Madrid, having won everything with the team in two spells and never giving up the attractive passing game or neglecting the solidity of the defense. His teams are balanced, something reflected not only in the victories but in how they face every challenge. He knows how to approach each opponent and how the team needs adjustment.