03/09/2026
Yes — Don Carlo is back home today 🤝
Carlo Ancelotti made an emotional return to Real Madrid City at Valdebebas this morning, September 3rd 2026, and it was all over Madridista social media.
It wasn't just a quick hello:
He was welcomed by the current Real Madrid coach José Mourinho — the two were pictured walking together indoors past the club crest, chatting on the pitch near the training dummies, and smiling throughout
Inside the facilities he did a full reunion tour with the squad. Posts from today show him:
shaking hands with Vinícius Júnior post-256170215158816511562
fist-bumping Kylian Mbappé (in the #10 training kit)
handshakes with Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Thibaut Courtois, Rodrygo giving a thumbs-up, Eder Militão, Eduardo Camavinga and others
The tone from outlets like ESPN FC, El Chiringuito, Fabrizio Romano, MARCA and 433 was pure nostalgia — Romano's post even captioned it "CARLETTO IS BACK HOME!" listing his Madrid haul: 3 Champions Leagues, 3 UEFA Super Cups, 3 Club World Cups, 2 LaLigas, 2 Copa del Reys and 2 Spanish Super Cups. 433 summed it up as "DON CARLO CAME TO SAY HELLO 👋"
Fans are calling it a fatherly homecoming. No official reason was given for the visit — it was presented as a friendly attendance at a training session — but with Brazil duty and his Madrid legacy, everyone is treating it as a respect visit to his old house.
