Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso and La Liga
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Tonight’s game against Deportivo Alaves is shaping up to be far more than just a regular La Liga fixture. For manager Xabi Alonso, it is a litmus test.Facing immense pressure after a string of
Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo has chosen Real Madrid as his next club, while danger is ramping up on their manager, Xabi Alonso
Speculation around Real Madrid's search for a potential successor to the under-pressure Xabi Alonso has intensified, but Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff has shut down hopes of luring Jurgen Klopp back to the dugout.
A comfortable win is expected against Alavés, and no problems should be encountered in the Copa del Rey round of 32 against third-tier CF Talavera. A mid-table Sevilla are next on the agenda, and Madrid officials believe anything less than three impressive wins from that trio of fixtures would be unacceptable.
Alonso went into the game with debate over his future after a run of sluggish performances from players who looked unhappy with their manager culminating in last weekend’s awful 2-0 home defeat by Celta Vigo in La Liga,
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said his players were giving it their all as their slump continued in a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Even if Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr finally agree to a new deal, the club still has several decisions to make about its current squad, starting with David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger. The two defenders are out of contract at the end of the season, and will likely not be offered extensions due to fitness concerns.
It was Madrid who took the lead in a frantic first half, Rodrygo ending a 32-game personal scoring drought by firing low past Gianluigi Donnarumma. City responded through Nico O’Reilly, who scored from close range following a corner, then won a penalty when Erling Haaland was bundled to the floor by Antonio Rudiger.
Raphinha has scored two late goals to give Barcelona 2-0 win over Osasuna and increase it lead of the Spanish league. The Brazil forward broke the deadlock Saturday with a shot from the top of