Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has sided with colleague Jagoba Arrasate over the refereeing controversy this weekend. On Saturday night, Barcelona took a 2-0 lead over RCD Mallorca in controversial

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso voiced his disapproval of the decision to take the Matchday 17 LaLiga fixture between Villarreal and Barcelona to Miami. For the coach, the move compromises the fairness of the competition and should not be implemented without full agreement from all clubs.

Xabi Alonso has spoken out over a potential LaLiga game in Miami and backed Mallorca's boss over their controversial defeat to Barcelona.