This where some of the players Ancelotti used to win their domestic league last two season and i feel Madrid had a little tactical drop which can be due to fatigue on the side of the players or any other technically Factor, but regardless of any of these, Ancelotti did his best for Madrid. I am yet to see what Xabi Alonso has in stock for Madrid at The moment that supersede that of Ancelotti.
Replacing Ancelotti won't be easy, as this coach has brought so much success to the club. Xabi Alonso now has a lot of work to do, as the team hasn't fully recovered despite the changes. Competing in the Champions League isn't as easy as competing in the domestic league, as there are many challenges that could arise. Real Madrid may be the kings of the Champions League, but that doesn't mean they can win the trophy easily, and in the current transitional period, there are many changes Xabi Alonso needs to make.
Every coach has their own style, and while there's no one-size-fits-all approach, despite the support of the players in the squad, which makes things easier for them, each coach has their own challenges and unique plans.
It's certainly not easy for Xabi Alonso, especially with the burden of managing a team as big as Real Madrid, with the demands of management and fans. But I'm still quite optimistic, especially since Real Madrid is a team with a strong mentality, so no matter what, they will still be a force to be reckoned with in the Champions League.