But as a frustrated Ancelotti senior turned to his son on the bench, Davide made his point: "Joselu dai." Dai, an Italian term, means 'come on'. Carlo relented and told the striker to warm up.

Carlo Ancelotti, who managed to steady Real Madrid’s ship after a turbulent 2024, is already looking to the future—not just for himself, but for his son, Davide Ancelotti.

The return of a homegrown player always excites Real Madrid fans. The protagonist is Rafa Marín, a young center-back trained ...