“Xabi stay, Xabi stay,” Barcelona fans chanted from the stands at Camp Nou during the match against Osasuna. The chant, clearly delivered with irony, reflects the current perception surrounding Alonso: that his time at Real Madrid has been harmful to the team. That explains why Barcelona supporters would like his tenure to last as long as possible.

The two managers meet on Wednesday in a Champions League match that is already key to Alonso's future at Real Madrid

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media ahead of their trip to face Alaves on Sunday. He was asked about his future and the noise surrounding it, to which he said: “The most important thing for me is the team and the club. Tomorrow is important for the match, and we want to change the dynamic. That’s what we play tomorrow.”

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Alonso has been brutally given a new sack timeline at the Bernabeu, per a leading Spanish source, while Jude Bellingham has given an insight into the dressing room's take on their under-fire coach

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick addressed the media ahead of his team’s upcoming home fixture against Osasuna, offering clarity on squad competition, player roles and the club’s approach during a