Carlo Ancelotti has been named the Men's Coach of the Year after Real Madrid's remarkable success last season, according to Goal.com.
The Italian coach was honoured with the award at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday. He earned the Johan Cruyff Trophy after guiding Real Madrid to Champions League and La Liga success last term.
The likes of Xabi Alonso, a Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal winner with Bayer Leverkusen last season, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Spain's Euro 2024-winning coach Luis de la Fuente, successful Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni and Europa League champion Gian Piero Gasperini were all nominated for the prize, but it is the legendary Madrid boss who has taken home the top honour.
While Ancelotti took home the prestigious award, he will have his mind on ensuring his team bounce back from their weekend upset at the Santiago Bernabeu. The capital club were demolished 4-0 by fierce rivals Barcelona on home soil at the weekend, leaving them six points behind them in La Liga. Madrid are in action again on Saturday when they meet Valencia in the Spanish top-flight.
