Hot Topics: End of an era at Real Madrid and will Spurs keep Ange?

Real Madrid, Liverpool, Man United, and Spurs headline Europe's dramatic league finales as Ancelotti exits, Alonso arrives, and transfer talks heat up

Real Madrid saw the end of Carlo Ancelotti's reigns as their most successful manager and the end of Luka Modric's era, how do they rebuild from here? (Photo credit: Real Madrid)

There’s so much to unpack from the weekend that proved to be the grand finale of league football across European top leagues; however, we look at five of the best as we countdown to the Champions League final this weekend.

Don Carlo’s exit and Modric’s end of an era

Real Madrid finished the season without any silverware, and as we have come to know it, it comes with consequences. Arguably the most successful manager in the modern era, Carlo Ancelotti bade farewell to the Real Madrid crowd at the weekend, and indeed, it was an emotional one.

He wasn’t the only one to cry at the Santiago Bernabeu; Luka Modric’s long reign at the club also came to an end as he also waved goodbye, and now we’re asking, will the club be the same without these two men who have redefined success at the club?

The Xabi Alonso revolution begins

With Don Carlo on his way out, the club welcomed their former midfielder Xabi Alonso as he takes over from the Italian. Is the weight of expectations on his shoulders something to be wary of?

Alonso led the Real Madrid youth team in the past and led Bayer Leverkusen to an unprecedented Bundesliga and League Cup success without losing a single game until the Europa League final. It’s the beginning of a new era. How much success would Alonso bring to Real Madrid?

The wailings of Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool’s class

Liverpool fans had booed Trent Alexander-Arnold endlessly when he came on against Arsenal in the Premier League after he was announced to have completed a move to Real Madrid, but it all changed to an emotional farewell at the weekend.

The outgoing right back was full of tears as he lifted the trophy in front of the Kops; the crowd sang his name and celebrated him for his service to them. It was a class act from the Liverpool fans, and it goes to show the tradition the club has preserved over the years.

Cunha’s arrival and the exodus at Old Trafford

Mattheus Cunha has been confirmed to be the first addition to Manchester United’s squad this summer, but, despite having no European football to offer next season, will United compete rightly in the transfer market?

We expect the likes of Christian Eriksen, Johnny Evans, Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho to bid the club farewell. How do they recruit smartly to compete against more stable clubs in the league?

Will Tottenham keep big Ange?

After keeping his promises, the big question for the Tottenham hierarchy is whether they will keep their Europa-winning manager, Ange Postecoglou, or keep him.

It was almost certain that the two parties would part ways before the Europa League final triumph against Manchester United, but with everyone seeing what he can do with a fit squad, will there be a change of heart? Does Ange even want to stay?