Nothing is going well at Real Madrid. Held to a 2-2 draw by Elche after already dropping points against Rayo Vallecano and losing to Liverpool, the Merengue have now gone three matches without a win. This poor run has raised doubts about Xabi Alonso.
Appointed this summer and having made a sensational start (13 wins in 14 matches), the coach is experiencing his first turbulence. His choices, playing style, and management are now being questioned in Spain. On the show El Chiringuito, Juanma Rodriguez summarizes the prevailing mood: “Even he doesn’t believe in what he’s doing. Xabi Alonso is starting to resemble Rafa Benitez.”
On social media, supporters describe a Real that is “without synergy,” “without ideas,” and “full of players stepping on each other’s toes.”
Tensions in the locker room, particularly around Vinicius, are also fueling concerns. Some decisions are not sitting well, and several key players are reportedly struggling to adapt to the new coach’s methods.
Pro and anti-Alonso, a cold war in the locker room
According to Cadena COPE, the locker room is even dividing over Alonso’s ideas. Some players fully support his project, while others are much less enthusiastic. Among the satisfied are Kylian Mbappé, Arda Güler, Thibaut Courtois, Dean Huijsen, and Álvaro Carreras. In contrast, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Federico Valverde, Brahim Díaz, Ferland Mendy, and Endrick are described as frustrated or disagreeing with the roles they occupy in the current system.
In the face of the storm, Xabi Alonso is calling for calm and asserts that “the connection is good” and that the team simply needs to “turn the tide.” But the timing is critical. With Barcelona putting pressure in the standings, Real can no longer afford any mistakes.
A reaction is expected as early as Wednesday in the Champions League on the pitch of Olympiakos, under the watchful eye of Florentino Pérez, who is closely monitoring the situation’s evolution.
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