Defeated by Barça in the Super Cup, Real Madrid lost a title… but not their coach. In Madrid, a defeat never protects a coach, but this one, based on the performance, allows Xabi Alonso to breathe.
Xabi Alonso could have been dismissed on Sunday night after another setback. But no. According to AS, there is no ultimatum for the Spanish coach: it’s all about feelings, and those seen in the final open the door to hope rather than an immediate reassessment, despite the defeat.
The Real Issue: a team with no injury
Against the Catalans, Xabi changed his plan and the team showed a different face. The players fought with their current means. Vinícius embodied this spirit, relentless until his physical condition gave out and he requested a substitution, AS reports.
At Real, winning is expected, especially against Barça. But the priority lies elsewhere: stopping the injury crisis. Mendy and Huijsen have once again suffered from it. Kylian Mbappé is not in shape. This factors into the decision to keep Alonso. The staff must find a solution, with the club’s help, to get the team back in shape.
No revolution is expected this winter, no massive transfer window, nor a gamble on youth. At Valdebebas, they believe there is still time to save the season. But everything will depend on a physically stronger Real.
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