Ancelotti banned from leading Real Madrid against Alaves

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has been confirmed as a suspended player for his team's upcoming match against Deportivo Alaves in La Liga. Ancelotti received his fifth yellow card of the season off the bench, confirming his absence from leading his team in the upcoming match against Alaves in the 31st round of La Liga. Ancelotti received the yellow card while protesting to the referee of the match against Valencia, while in the VAR area. This confirms the Italian coach's absence from the next match due to an accumulation of cards. Real Madrid lost to Valencia 2-1, complicating their chances of retaining the La Liga title. Real Madrid remains second with 60 points, behind leaders Barcelona with 64 points.