Actually, since last season, when news broke that Ancelotti would go to Brazil, which was canceled, I've been thinking he'd leave the following season, and it's true. And I think this is the right time to let Ancelotti go, even under unfavorable circumstances.
Things like this happen often, and it's an internal matter between the coach and management. I don't think we should question it anymore, because the signs were clear from the start. I'm more eager to see how Xabi fares with Real Madrid this season.
Rumors of Ancelotti's departure had been circulating the season before he was fired, but they didn't materialize because Ancelotti himself intended to stay at Real Madrid. In football, this kind of thing is commonplace, with both arrivals and departures, and Real Madrid's failure last season was a reason for management to let him go, even though Ancelotti had generally given his best in previous seasons.
Everyone is waiting for Xabi Alonso now, and it would probably be much better if we try to give him the opportunity to achieve better results. Sometimes it doesn't seem easy because it requires big changes that must be made by him so any support is needed to achieve success.